Lemon rubs and seasonings use dried lemon peel, lemon oil or native lemon myrtle to add bright citrus to chicken, seafood and lamb. This range spans classic lemon pepper, lemon and herb blends, seafood rubs and a lemon myrtle hot sauce from makers like Butchers Axe, SuckleBusters, Ember Republic, Uncle Mungos and Nomad Chilli Co. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which lemon seasoning should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Scout Lemon Pepper Seasoning | Butchers Axe | Lemon pepper / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, fish, prawns |
| Lemon Pepper Garlic Rub | SuckleBusters | Lemon pepper garlic / mild (1/11) | Fish, seafood, chicken |
| Lemon Pepper Wing Dust | Kosmos Q | Wing dust / cool as (0/11) | Wings, fish, popcorn |
| Lemon & Herb | Uncle Mungos | Lemon and herb / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, fish, pork |
| Poultry Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Herb and lemon rub / cool as (0/11) | Roast chicken, thighs, roast spuds |
| Ranchero Seasoning | Cattleman's Grill | Garlic and lemon / mild (2/11) | Chicken, pork, veg |
| Rhino Veld & Tide Fire | Ember Republic | Seafood rub / mild (2/11) | Prawns, salmon, scallops |
| Elephant Karoo Flame & Thyme | Ember Republic | Herb lamb rub / cool as (0/11) | Lamb shoulder, rack, chops |
| Grasslands Rub | The Feedlot | Mediterranean herb rub / mild (1/11) | Lamb shoulder, prawns, veg |
| Shandy Lemon-Lime Beer Rub | Rum and Que | Citrus beer rub / cool as (0/11) | Chicken, fish, veg |
| Chilli Citrus Charge Rub | Low N Slow Basics | Chilli citrus rub / medium (6/11) | Wings, thighs, pork ribs |
| Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle Fermented Hot Sauce | Nomad Chilli Co | Fermented hot sauce / medium (5/11) | Prawns, fish tacos, salads |
How to use lemon rubs and seasonings
- Chicken and wings: season before the cook, or dust a lemon pepper wing seasoning straight onto hot wings.
- Fish and prawns: go light and cook fast. Seafood only needs a few minutes over high heat.
- Lamb: lemon and herb rubs cut through the fat on shoulder and chops. Rub the night before for big cuts.
- Dried lemon peel can turn bitter if it scorches, so keep the heat moderate and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
What is lemon pepper seasoning?
Lemon pepper is usually salt, cracked black pepper and dried lemon peel or lemon flavour. It's a classic on wings, fish and hot chips, and most versions carry no chilli at all: Butchers Axe Scout and Kosmos Q's Lemon Pepper Wing Dust both rate cool as (0/11). SuckleBusters adds garlic for a fuller seafood seasoning.
Lemon vs lime vs lemon myrtle
Lemon is bright and clean. Lime is sharper and more floral, and suits Mexican and Asian flavours; see lime and citrus & lime. Lemon myrtle is an Australian native leaf with an intense lemon aroma, used here in Nomad Chilli Co's Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle hot sauce.
Cooking by protein? Head to seafood, chicken or lamb, or see the full ranges from Butchers Axe, Ember Republic and Uncle Mungos.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy lemon pepper seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks lemon pepper and lemon herb seasonings from Butchers Axe, SuckleBusters, Kosmos Q, Uncle Mungos and more, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
What is lemon pepper seasoning made of?
Lemon pepper is usually salt, cracked black pepper and dried lemon peel or lemon flavour. Some versions add garlic, like SuckleBusters Lemon Pepper Garlic Rub.
What do you use lemon pepper on?
Lemon pepper suits chicken wings, fish, prawns and hot chips, and also works on roast chicken and grilled veg.
Is lemon pepper seasoning spicy?
No. Most lemon pepper seasonings at The Rub Hub rate cool as (0/11) on the Hub Heat scale. The warmth comes from black pepper, not chilli.
What is lemon myrtle?
Lemon myrtle is an Australian native plant whose leaves have a strong lemon aroma. Nomad Chilli Co uses it in their Watermelon & Lemon Myrtle Fermented Hot Sauce.