Lemon Pepper

Description

A popular pepper blend, our lemon pepper is a great choice for those who are on a low sodium diet or those who are hoping to eliminate some salt from their diet. This citrusy lemon acts like a perfect alternative to salt, brightening flavors in much the same way that salt does.

Story

We developed this lemon pepper with salt substitution in mind, but it is just a wonderful blend overall. Salt is easy to overindulge on, especially in our society of fast food lovers. Salt makes food taste so good because it amplifies the flavor of the food. Lemon acts similarly, making it a suitable alternative for salt in many cases. We previously offered a slightly less lemony version of this blend but with some feedback from our customers, we decided to up that lemon flavor. The updated version of this blend is sure to delight.

Why Season Food Without Salt?

Many people reach for the salt shaker just because it’s a force of habit. They are so used to seasoning their food with this mineral that they haven’t thought about adding any other flavors. This is a real shame, as plenty of foods don’t need to be salted at all to taste incredible. Just like everything, a little salt in moderation is fine, but as stated before salt can become a bad habit rather quickly. Americans especially are consuming way more salt than they need to be. Salt can make the cells retain water if too much is introduced to the body.

Seasoning blends like this lemon pepper are a perfect way to begin experimenting with seasoning food sans salt. Blends are perfect for beginning cooks who are unsure of how to build flavors, but they are also popular with seasoned chefs.

What’s in it?

Our lemon pepper is hand blended with black pepper, onion, thyme, coriander, lemon zest and lemon juice powder.

Flavor Profile

Lemon Pepper seasoning is deliciously lemony with a spicy pepper twinge. There is also a hint of savory from the onion, thyme, and coriander.

Where to Use

Use Lemon Pepper seasoning as a rub or sprinkle for fish, meat, chicken, seafood, or tofu before you broil or grill. It is excellent with salads, including potato and pasta salads. We like using it to make an herb butter. Take softened butter and stir in a little bit of this lemon pepper. This seasoned butter tastes amazing on plain bagels, but you can use it on toast or freshly baked bread as well.

Lemon pepper is amazing on roasted vegetables, as the sweetness of the roasted vegetables melds together nicely with the zingy flavor of the lemon pepper. It is excellent in sauces, vinaigrettes, and stews. Include a pinch of lemon pepper with your pasta, couscous, or rice dishes.

Some of our favorite recipes to make using Lemon Pepper are Grilled Chicken, Potato and Asparagus Salad, Almond Crusted Tilapia and Greek Chicken Spinach Rice Casserole.

Helpful Hints

It is very easy to overdo it with this seasoning blend. It has quite a strong flavor, so take care to use only a little at a time. You can always add more flavor, but you can never take it out once the seasoning has been added.

If you're a fan of pepper blends then you'll want to check out our top selling Pennsylvania Pepper, Napa Valley Pepper and Lime Pepper.

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 Teaspoon, Amount Per Serving: Calories 10, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g (0% DV), Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb 3g (1% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV), Sugars 0g, Protein <1g (1% DV), Not a significant source of vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.