Homemade Old Bay seasoning is a unique blend of spices. This zesty blend of herbs and spices is perfect for seafood, chicken, pork, even your favorite veggies! Not only does it add flavor, but it also gives food a beautiful color.
There are a ton of great spice mixes on the blog - I use the Montreal Steak Seasoning recipe several times a week. It's excellent!
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Why you'll love this recipe
I love making my own spice mixes and it's easy to make iconic spices that cost a ton at the grocery store for just pennies! Here's why you'll love this combination.
✔️ Bursting with a zesty flavor and beautiful color.
✔️ Save a trip to the grocery store because you'll already have the spices on hand.
✔️ This seasoning is versatile it's great for meats, salads, vegetables and so much more.
Ingredients
I've adjusted this recipe to include things you already have in your spice cabinet. For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Oregano
- Celery salt
- Dry mustard
- Ground black pepper
- Sweet or smoked paprika
- Ground celery seed
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Ground cloves
- Cinnamon
- Ground allspice
These are the main ingredients for this homemade version. Additional traditional spices (if desired) include: mustard seed, cayenne pepper, ground bay leaf or bay leaf powder, sweet paprika, white pepper
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Spoon all of the ingredients to an air tight container.
- Stir or add the lid and shake to combine.
Equipment
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- Measuring spoons
- Airtight container
- Spoon or whisk
FAQ's
Keep Old Bay on hand for up to 6 months.
Yes, you can change up the ingredients to match your family's preferred taste.
Yes, these seasonings are gluten-free.
Tips
- To make this powder finer, you can use a small spice grinder to break up the larger spices.
- Be sure to store this in an airtight container.
- I always recommend storing this homemade seasoning mix away from moisture to prevent clumping.
Variations
- Don't like spicy? Leave out the crushed red pepper flakes for less heat.
- If you like a lemon flavor, add in one teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning to your seasoning blend.
- Add more spice to your seasoning mix by double the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the pantry in a small mason jar for up to 6 months.
You can freeze seasoning and it will stay fresh even longer!
Related recipes
Want to make some of your own spice mixes? Here are more to try!
- Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe - this homemade version is a ton better than the packets!
- Fajitas Seasoning - You have all of the ingredients in your pantry already, why not make your own!
- Chef's Blend Seasoning - my use-all handy spice mix that works for just about everything!
- Homemade Pork Rub - this is also great for chicken and shrimp!
Serve with
This is a great spice mix for all of your favorite seafood dishes. Perfect for a shrimp boil or to season crab cakes.
This seasoning mix would taste amazing on these recipes!
- Steamed Brussel Sprouts - even better than salt & pepper.
- Making a cocktail? Use this spice mix to rim the glass of your next Bloody Mary!
- Grilled Chicken - remember, this isn't just for seafood.
- Air Fryer Fried Shrimp - super simple to make just a teaspoon or so will add a ton of flavor.
- Add to the Mo's Clam Chowder Recipe - it will be even tastier!
- Sprinkle a teaspoon in your Old Fashioned Potato Salad - I promise it will make it even yummier!
- Sheet Pan Low Country Boil - sub out the spicy Cajun seasoning for Old Bay for classic flavor.
- Movie night? Top your popcorn with butter and add the seafood seasoning!
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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1-½ teaspoons dry mustard
- 1-½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground celery seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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Instructions
- Spoon all of the ingredients to an air tight container.
- Stir or add the lid and shake to combine.
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