# Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning

A blend of spices including black pepper, sea salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, dill weed, mustard powder, and dried lemon zest, perfect for seasoning steak.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 tbsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp dill weed
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest, dried

## Instructions

1. Prepare dried lemon zest: Zest one whole lemon, place it onto a baking sheet with parchment paper, and bake at 200°F for 5-10 minutes, until dried and crispy. Grind into powder between fingers or with a mortar and pestle.
2. Combine one and a half tablespoons of fresh cracked black pepper, one tablespoon of sea salt, one tablespoon of paprika, one tablespoon of onion powder, one tablespoon of garlic powder, two teaspoons of coriander, two teaspoons of dill weed, one teaspoon of mustard powder, and about one teaspoon of dried lemon zest in a 4 oz jar.
3. Shake or roll the jar to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
4. Store the seasoning in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid.

## Equipment

- 4 oz jar
- funnel
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mortar and pestle (optional)
- airtight container

## Tips

- You can use smoked paprika, but maybe half and half with regular paprika.
- To make dried lemon zest: zest one whole lemon, place on a baking sheet with parchment paper, bake at 200°F (93°C) for 5-10 minutes until dried and crispy, then grind into powder.
- Store the seasoning blend in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ey2PDWkvn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5be8ec0d-7156-435b-9035-9da767afbe0f
- Extracted: 2026-05-11

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