# Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning

A homemade blend of spices perfect for seasoning steaks and burgers, featuring a citrusy tang from lemon zest.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- 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 dried lemon zest

## Instructions

1. Add 1.5 tablespoons of fresh cracked black pepper into the jar using a funnel.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of paprika.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
6. Add 2 teaspoons of coriander.
7. Add 2 teaspoons of dill weed.
8. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard powder.
9. Add about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest or lemon peel, which can be store-bought or homemade by zesting a lemon, baking it at 200 degrees for a few minutes to dry, and then adding it.
10. Close the jar and shake and roll to combine all the ingredients.

## Equipment

- 4 oz jar
- funnel
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mortar and pestle
- air tight 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 for 5-10 minutes until dried and crispy, then grind into powder.
- Shake and roll to combine the ingredients in the jar.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1612598170165446
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f32a0e29-b2b0-4457-9163-8f23d62a7814
- Extracted: 2026-02-04

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