This Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe is not just for Seafood and fish. Try it on Chicken, Potatoes, French Fries and more.
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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Since I was a kid, I have loved Old Bay Seasoning on Blue Crabs and other seafood. My dad was the attorney for Card Sound, a little unincorporated area that is found on the way to the Florida Keys. The residents there are referred to as “Squatters.” They were some of the nicest people I have ever met.
They lived in little shacks along the water. Fred’s Place was the only real establishment around. We would drive down there almost every weekend and spend some time visiting the residents and hanging at Fred’s place, enjoying the local fare. We never left home without our huge ice chest and brought home dozens of Blue Crabs, which we purchased from the residents. Those were good and special times.
Today, Card Sound has changed, as new laws removed all those people from their homes. My dad was not alive to see the transformation.
Cast of Ingredients for Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Steamed Blue Crabs are not complete without a generous sprinkling of Old Bay Seasoning. If you have seen any copycat Old Bay recipes on line, you will note that my recipe is a bit different. After much experimentation I found that I prefer my homemade version, which has a more pronounced celery/mustard taste. I would bet that most of you already have all the spices on hand, in your pantry.
Since making my own Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe, I have discovered that I really enjoy the seasoning on so many other types of food. It is delicious used on fried chicken. Try my Air Fryer Crispy Old Bay Chicken Wings with Warm Lemon Butter and let me know what you think. Sprinkle on my Pressure Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes or add a teaspoon to my very popular Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich recipe to add a whole new flavor.
Having this Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe really comes in handy when you want to make my Pressure Cooker Seafood Corn Chowder. Rather than adding the spices one at time, just use two Tablespoons of this already prepared mix!
Mix together all Spices
Mix everything together in a bowl. What could be easier?
Better Than Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Pouring the mix into an air tight container is easier. 🙂
Store in an airtight container or 4 oz Mason Jars. I like to buy my spices in bulk and have been switching to these little Ball 4 oz Mason Jars. Spices lose their potency over time and I try to only buy and/or make enough for about six months at a time. If you feel you will use my Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe quickly, then just double the recipe.
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
- Ball 4 oz Mason Jars
- Bay Leaf Powder
- Ground Mustard Seed
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Here is your handy printable recipe:
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons Ground Celery Seed
- 5 teaspoons Dry/Ground Mustard Seed
- 1.5 Tablespoons Ground Bay Leaves
- 4 teaspoons Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3/8 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
- 3/8 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Other
Instructions
- Mix everything together and place in an air tight container.
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Came across your site looking for an ‘Old Bay’ copycat recipe. It looks like a good one! Started reading your ‘About’ notes and see you own Tonkinese cats! We have two. We are new to the breed. They are the best!!
Thank you. Yes, Tonks are truly special! Jill
Great recipe!! I feel like this tastes better than the one I bought in the grocery store! Also I’m really happy to hear you loved Alaska! I moved to Alaska 6 months ago and absolutely love it!
Thanks so much Danielle. I am thrilled you like the seasoning. Jill
Hi TOG! I’M A LIL INFIRM SO IDCOOK OFTEN..MY OLD BAY IS MISSING FROM MY CABINET!? WHEN U R OLD AND SICKLY, PEOPLE THINK U DONT KNOW WHAT U HAVE BUT I DO. IS OK…I’VE LEARNED TO GIVE IT TO JESUS. I CANT WORRY ABOUT SMALL STUFF…GOD KNOWS & HE CARES…I LOVE EVERYBODY SO I JUST PRAY FOR EVERYBODY! SO I’M GONNA TRY UR OLD BAY SEASONING COPYCAT EXCEPT IDH ANY CARDAMOM..
CAN I USE SOMETHING IN IT’S PLACE!
PLease include me to your webpage.
Thank you
Do you happen to know the nutritional values of your mixture, specifically the sodium? I’m from Maryland but have kidney disease which requires reduced sodium.
Hi Amy. I don’t, sorry. You can leave it out if you like or use a salt substitute. Jill
I’m can’t use regular salt or sea salt either…I found that Morton’s light salt has a better flavor than other salt substitutes. There’re also salt free or low sodium recipe cookbooks on Wal-Mart’s online app!
Amy, I’m also in MD. Seafood Capital on the East Coast!….
Did you grind/chop the bay leaves?
They come in powder form. Jill
Two minute hard boiled eggs?? Really?
First off I just want to say, I love your site and use it all the time! I have all the ingredients except for ground celery seed, however I do have celery salt. Do you think I could use celery salt instead and omit the salt? Otherwise if I have to go to the store anyway I think I might just buy old bay :'(
Hi Maymay. You could make the sub, by reducing the salt. Jill
Looks yummy. Might I have permission to copy the recipe for my use only? I’d like to give it a try.
Thanks.
Hi Roger. Feel free to print out the recipe. I hope you enjoy the seasoning. Jill
I want to let you know how much I enjoy your webpage/blog. I never knew about you until I purchased my Instant Pot and have since fallen in love with your recipes! I know that if I want a great recipe I can come here and find it. Also we are never too old to learn new ways of doing things! Your 2 minute hard boiled eggs were the first recipe I used and will never go back to boiling them! Thank you!
Hi Kandy~
Awww, thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and love that you are enjoying this style of cooking.
Jill