Homemade Maryland Crab Spice (Old Bay)
Learn how to replicate that unmistakable flavor profile of Old Bay seasoning at home, perfect for crabs and shrimp, but also chicken, vegetables, and anything your heart desires!
Servings: 0.5 cup
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons celery salt
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground up bay leaves
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to a jar or an airtight container and use as desired.
- Keeps for up to one year.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality spices. Old spices lose their potency.
- Grind whole bay leaves in a clean coffee grinder if possible for a finer consistency and more potent flavor.
- Store in an airtight container away from heat and sunlight to preserve its potency.
- Make a double batch. It last for long time and works on so many kinds of seafood.
- Use a coffee grinder dedicated to spices for the finest, most even texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 41881mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 16312IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 8mg
