Forktionary

Shrimp Boil Seasoning

N/A (Blend) Spice Blend

Shrimp Boil Seasoning Spice Blend

At a Glance

  • Category Spice Blend

The Forktionary Angle

"While popular for shrimp, this seasoning blend is also fantastic for crab, crawfish, corn, potatoes, and even chicken, imparting a signature Southern kick."

Definition

A proprietary blend of spices, typically including salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, and various herbs, designed to flavor seafood boils.

Common Main Ingredient Salt
Key Use Seafood Boils (Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish)
Recipe Adaptability Customizable heat level

Flavor Profile

The primary flavor notes for Shrimp Boil Seasoning are:

Salty spicy savory garlicky with notes of celery seed and paprika

Chef’s Secret

For a richer flavor, toast whole spices like mustard seed, bay leaf, and peppercorns before grinding and adding them to your homemade shrimp boil blend.

Best Substitutes

Old Bay Seasoning

very similar profile
Ratio 1:1

Cajun Seasoning

often spicier
Ratio 1:1

homemade blend

salt, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, bay leaf

Buying Guide

Choose brands with good reviews or consider making your own for control over spice levels and fresh ingredients.

Culinary Pairings

Shrimp crawfish crab corn on the cob potatoes sausage chicken rice

Recipes Using Shrimp Boil Seasoning

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440 Main's Jambalaya

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