Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe (Easy Copycat in 5 Minutes)
Description
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning --There is no substitute for Old Bay Seasoning. It's the original and best seafood seasoning in the world! If you're a true Marylander, then you know that this spice mix can be found in every single household and restaurant across the state.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or extra black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground bay leaves, crush dried bay leaves in a spice grinder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, optional, for depth
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk thoroughly until the blend is uniform in color, with no streaks of red paprika or pale celery salt.
- Transfer to an airtight container — a small glass jar with a tight lid works perfectly.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 873mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg