Homemade Lemon Pepper seasoning is so much nicer than the store bought version, it contains no preservatives, is low carb and keto friendly too! It’s very simple to make Lemon Pepper from scratch and this recipe will make enough lemon pepper to cover about 4 small salmon steaks, or 4 medium sized pieces of chicken.
Does lemon pepper seasoning have salt in it? Almost all recipes and store-bought lemon pepper have salt in it. That said, if you’re watching your salt intake, you could omit or reduce the salt amount in this recipe. You can also make it completely without salt then add whatever amount is necessary depending on the recipe you’re making.
In a glass jar or mixing bowl, combine 6 tablespoons dried lemon peel, 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder. Stir to combine. Enjoy! And if you give this Homemade Lemon Pepper recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Most seasoning blends don’t have many carbs, but will vary from brand to brand. This recipe has 0.3 grams net carbs per serving. That’s on par with other lemon pepper seasonings you’ll find, but this one tastes more fresh, without weird additives or preservatives.