Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
This recipe has a very close flavor profile to the original Old Bay Seasoning. Old Bay has a wealth of uses, from crab and shrimp to popcorn and french fries and everything in between!
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons celery salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/16 teaspoon ground bay leaves or 1/2 bay leaf, crushed OPTIONAL: see Note 1 below
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Transfer to a small, airtight container.
- Use the same amount of this blend as your recipe calls for McCormick's Old Bay Seasoning. See Note 2 for Old Bay Steamed Shrimp.
Notes
1. I whirred some whole bay leaves in the small attachment for my blender. If you are only using this for crab and shrimp boil, you could omit the bay leaf from the mix and just add a bay leaf or two to the water when you add the spice.
2. For Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Combine 1/2 cup beer (or vinegar), 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons Old Bay in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Gently stir in1 pound shrimp then cover. Steam for two to three minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain well. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Like any ground spice, this Old Bay Seasoning is best if used within 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 teaspoonCalories: 1kcalSodium: 205mg
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