Old Bay Seasoning Recipe

Elevate your seafood dishes with this homemade Old Bay Seasoning! A vibrant blend of spices, this recipe is quick, easy, and delivers the authentic Old Bay flavor you crave. Perfect for seasoning crab legs, shrimp boils, fish fries, and more!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Bay Seasoning

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How to Make Old Bay Seasoning

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon celery seed, 1 tablespoon mustard powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a spice grinder or small food processor.
  2. Process until finely ground and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Transfer the Old Bay seasoning to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g