Lemony Rub

Brighten up your cooking with this zesty and herbaceous Lemony Rub—a quick and flavorful seasoning blend that transforms ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces! Combining the bold citrus notes of freshly grated lemon zest with aromatic dried herbs like thyme and oregano, this rub is perfectly balanced with savory garlic powder, a touch of smoky paprika, and a subtle heat from optional red pepper flakes. Ready in just five minutes, it’s a versatile addition to your kitchen, ideal for infusing chicken, fish, or vegetables with vibrant flavor before grilling, roasting, or pan-frying. Make it ahead and store in the fridge to keep the vibrant lemon zest fresh for up to a week. This easy-to-make rub is your ticket to adding a gourmet flair to everyday meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Make sure the zest is evenly distributed throughout the rub.

Step 3

Use immediately by rubbing directly onto chicken, fish, or vegetables before cooking. For the best flavor, let the rub sit on the food for 15-30 minutes before grilling, roasting, or pan-frying.

Step 4

If not using immediately, store the rub in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to preserve the freshness of the lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(34.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	65.3

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2368.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.7g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.1mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 202.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.8%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 81.6%