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Lemon-Pepper Salt Rub

By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer

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Lemon-Pepper Salt RubHirsheimer & Hamilton

Sprinkle this fresh take on lemon-pepper seasoning over olive oil-rubbed chicken or steak before grilling or roasting. It's also delicious strewn over grilled or pan-roasted cod or bluefish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/4 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Finely crush whole black peppercorns in a spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in lemon zest and kosher salt. Rub seasoning between your fingertips to break up any clumps of zest. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsCondimentLemonCitrusFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianRawQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookBon Appétit

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