Lemon Pepper

You can use this marinade/rub  on anything from chicken to veggies or fish.  It's easy and much healthier than using the store bought pre-made lemon pepper seasoning which is full of extra salt and who knows what else.  And it tastes better.  It's amazing how much flavor the lemon zest has, and how little we utilize it.  This recipe is simple but has such a bold taste.

Ingredients:
Zest of one lemon - this is the yellow part of the skin, not the white part which is bitter
Salt
Pepper
2-3 cloves fresh garlic
Olive Oil

Using either a grater or lemon zester (The one I have, in the picture below, is the easiest I have used because you can really get all the zest in just a few swipes), take the zest of one lemon.  Chop in sea salt, freshly ground pepper and garlic until you get a fine, even consistency (doesn't have to be perfect).  You can also drizzle in some nice olive oil for a moister rub.  Add this seasoning to your meat of veggie before cooking, and give it a good rub.  The best methods of cooking are grilling or baking.  Using the lemon zest is also a good alternative to using the juice of the lemon, because it keeps the meat drier, thus allowing for a nicer sear.  Plus the zest has all the flavor!

You can also add a couple spoons of honey to the marinade for a slightly sweeter flavor and crispy glazed crust.