I use my zester most often when I need citrus zest for a recipe (most times lemon but also lime or ... has about a 1-inch width, the OXO Good Grips Etched Zester and Grater has a 2.25-inch width.

Lemon pepper seasoning is a classic go ... Zest two to four lemons, using a specialty grater like the OXO Good Grips etched ...