This lemon and herb shrimp seasoning has a delicious savory flavor from basil, marjoram, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder. The herbs are perfectly balanced by dried lemon zest and a bit of spiciness from crushed red pepper flakes.
Recipe ingredients and notes:
- Crushed red pepper flakes add nice concentrated bursts of heat to this seasoning. If you prefer a more uniform spiciness, you can substitute cayenne pepper. (Use about ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper instead of ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.)
- You need the zest of 1 medium-sized lemon for this recipe.
How to make the seasoning mix:
- Thoroughly wash and dry a lemon.
- Zest the lemon.
- Let the zest dry (about 1 day).
- Add all herbs, spices and the dried lemon zest to a jar. Put on the lid and shake until well combined.
How to use it:
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Lightly brush shrimp with mild olive oil, then set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle shrimp with seasoning.
- Bake at 400 degrees F. until opaque (5 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp). Serve the shrimp by themselves as an appetizer or use them in pasta dishes.
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Shrimp Seasoning with Dried Lemon Zest
Makes about ¼ cup. I recommend to use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 pound of shrimp.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 5kcal
Equipment:
- citrus zester
- wax paper or parchment paper
- paper towel
- measuring spoons
- glass jar with lid
Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest (about 1 medium-sized lemon)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes*
Instructions:
- Thoroughly wash and dry the lemon, then zest it.
- Sprinkle the zest onto a piece of wax paper or parchment paper, then cover loosely with a paper towel. Let sit at room temperature until completely dry (about 1 day).
- Add black pepper, onion and garlic powder, oregano, basil, marjoram, salt and red pepper flakes to a jar.
- Add the dried lemon zest to the jar, then put on the lid and shake everything until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 months. Shake well before each use.
Notes:
*This seasoning is mildly spicy. Add more crushed red pepper flakes to taste if you like it spicier.
Nutrition:
Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 12.5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
More lemon and shrimp recipes you might like:
- For more great appetizer recipes, check out this basil shrimp marinade and these shrimp with smoked paprika.
- This shrimp piccata with artichokes is served with a buttery lemon, wine and caper sauce.
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