Citrus and lime BBQ products use lemon, lime or orange to cut through rich, smoky meat. This page covers chilli lime and lemon pepper seasonings, citrus rubs, a lime glaze, citrus hot sauces and lime chutneys from Hardcore Carnivore, Tajín, Butchers Axe, Four Saucemen, Taipan BBQ, Mudgeeraba Spices and more. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which citrus or lime seasoning should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Chilli Lime (Meatchelada) | Hardcore Carnivore | Chilli lime rub / medium (4/11) | Tacos, fajitas, wings |
| Chilli Lime Seasoning | Tajín | Chilli lime salt / mild (3/11) | Corn, fruit, seafood |
| Scout Lemon Pepper | Butchers Axe | Lemon pepper / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, fish, chips |
| Lemon Pepper Wing Dust | Kosmos Q | Lemon pepper dust / cool as (0/11) | Wings, salmon |
| Hawkes Bay Lime & Ancho | Four Saucemen | Lime ancho rub / medium (5/11) | Chicken, pork, tacos |
| Jalapeño & Sweet Orange | Four Saucemen | Orange jalapeño rub / medium (6/11) | Chicken, fish, scallops |
| Chilli Citrus Charge | Low N Slow Basics | Lemon-lime chilli rub / medium (6/11) | Wings, pork ribs |
| Shandy Lemon-Lime Beer Rub | Rum and Que | Citrus beer rub / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, fish |
| Lemon & Herb | Uncle Mungos | Lemon herb seasoning / cool as (0/11) | Roast chook, fish |
| Loco Lime Sunday Glaze | Taipan BBQ | Lime glaze / mild (1/11) | Chicken, pork, fish tacos |
| Dia De Los Muertos | Heavenly Hell | Habanero margarita sauce / hot (7/11) | Fish tacos, prawns |
| Sri Lanka Lime Chutney | Mudgeeraba Spices | Whole-lime chutney / medium (5/11) | Curry, grilled fish |
How to use citrus rubs and seasonings
- Citrus suits fast cooks: chicken, prawns, fish, wings and skewers over a hot grill.
- Lemon pepper and chilli lime double as a finishing dust. Shake them over wings, chips or corn straight after cooking.
- If you marinate seafood in lime juice, keep it short. The acid starts to firm and cook the flesh.
- Brush a lime glaze on in the last few minutes so it sets without burning.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Lemon pepper vs chilli lime
Lemon pepper is zesty and peppery with no chilli, so it suits kids, fish and wings. Chilli lime adds dried chilli and salt to the lime, as in Tajín or Hardcore Carnivore's Meatchelada, and works on tacos, corn, fruit and margarita rims. Each has its own page: lemon and lime.
What goes with citrus BBQ?
Seafood first, so start with seafood, then tacos, chicken and pork. Lime chutneys from Mudgeeraba Spices and Goan Cuisine sit well beside curry, roast lamb and cold cuts.
More citrus rubs from Four Saucemen, or browse chutney and chicken picks.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy citrus and lime BBQ seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks lemon pepper, chilli lime and citrus BBQ rubs, glazes, hot sauces and chutneys from Butchers Axe, Kosmos Q, Tajín, Hardcore Carnivore, Four Saucemen and more. Orders ship Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is Tajín used for?
Tajín Chilli Lime Seasoning is a Mexican blend of chilli, lime and sea salt. It is used on corn, chicken, seafood, fresh fruit and margarita rims.
What is lemon pepper seasoning good on?
Lemon pepper suits chicken wings, fish, prawns and chips. It has no chilli, so it is easy for kids and works as a dust straight after cooking.
How long should you marinate fish in lime juice?
Keep it short, around 15 to 30 minutes for most fish. Lime juice is acidic and starts to firm and cook the flesh if it is left too long.
Is there a citrus BBQ rub with no chilli?
Yes. Butchers Axe Scout Lemon Pepper, Kosmos Q Lemon Pepper Wing Dust, Uncle Mungos Lemon & Herb and Rum and Que's Shandy Lemon-Lime Beer Rub all have no chilli heat.