There are endless ways to prepare a delicious and flavorful meal, but sometimes the simplest recipes yield the most impressive results. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a zesty basil and lemon pepper rub that will transform any type of meat, fish, or vegetable into a culinary masterpiece. The combination of tangy lemon, fragrant basil, and spicy pepper will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, this rub is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant taste and aroma.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BASIL AND LEMON PEPPER RUB
The sweetness from brown sugar balances the spicy flavor of lemon pepper in a fast-to-fix rub that's great on a variety of grilled meats.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Spread rub evenly on 1 pound boneless meat (fish, chicken or pork). Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Grill meat as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 2 Teaspoons, Sodium 170 mg
LEMON-PEPPER SALT RUB
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Backyard BBQ Lemon Spice Vegan Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Finely crush whole black peppercorns in a spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in lemon zest and kosher salt. Rub seasoning between your fingertips to break up any clumps of zest. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
HERBED LEMON PEPPER RUB
I used to be La Madeleine's DFW catering chef, and the production kitchen cooked all the rotisserie chicken, and I did really like the rub they used. This is an approximation of their rub, with a few ingredients of my own thrown in. This is enough rub for one roasting chicken.
Provided by CookinCowgirl
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the rub ingredients together in a bowl.
- Massage the rub into the chicken and cook until done.
LEMON PEPPER RUBBED BACK RIBS
Slowly grilled pork back ribs rubbed with a lemon-pepper will star at your next summer barbecue.
Provided by Smithfield(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield®
Time 4h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine sugar, salt, white pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, lemon peel and apple pie spice in small bowl; mix well. Coat both sides of ribs with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.
- Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. If desired, spray both sides of ribs with apple juice. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.
- Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2670.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 736.1 mg, Fat 218 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 147.1 g, SaturatedFat 79.9 g, Sodium 3327.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
LEMON-HERB RUB
A light and flavorful rub for seafood, chicken, or pork prepared on the grill. Adapted from Weber Grill's website. Cooking time is resting/marinating time.
Provided by Cookin Mommy
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Immediately rub on fish, seafood, chicken or pork and let rest 15 minutes before cooking on the grill.
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
For Sunday dinner or any time, this tender, fragrant chicken is special. -;Marguerite Marshall, Carencro, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity., Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Rub mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right basil. Fresh basil is best for this rub, but if you only have dried basil, use half the amount.
- Use a microplane to zest the lemon. This will give you the finest zest, which will distribute evenly throughout the rub.
- Toast the peppercorns before grinding them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more aromatic.
- Use a mortar and pestle to grind the spices. This will give you a more consistent grind than using a spice grinder.
- Apply the rub to the meat at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will give the flavors time to penetrate the meat.
- Cook the meat according to the recipe directions. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of meat and the cooking method.
Conclusion:
Basil and lemon pepper rub is a versatile and flavorful rub that can be used on a variety of meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, this rub will add a delicious flavor to your food.
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