Old Bay Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
1 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Old Bay Seasoning
Description
The recipe for Old Bay Seasoning brings together celery salt and smoked paprika as primary flavor agents, supported by black pepper and mustard powder for heat and depth. The inclusion of allspice, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger adds a complex warmth and slight sweetness to the mix. Combining these spices achieves a nuanced seasoning blend often used to flavor crab, shrimp, and other seafood.
The preparation involves simply mixing the measured spices thoroughly and storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness. The recipe’s simplicity highlights the carefully selected components that define this traditional American seasoning. It serves as an effective alternative to commercially prepared blends, enabling customization of flavor intensity.
Once blended, this seasoning can be sprinkled on dishes before or after cooking, used as a dry rub, or incorporated into sauces and marinades. Its balanced heat and aromatic profile add character without overpowering the underlying ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch ground cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- pinch ground ginger
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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