Cashew Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Spice blends are one of those pantry staples that seem simple until you start reading labels and realize how many commercial versions are processed on shared equipment alongside tree nuts. This homemade version puts you fully in control, built entirely from dried herbs and ground spices with zero hidden ingredients to worry about. The combination of celery salt, turmeric, ginger, and warm aromatics like cinnamon and cloves creates that bold, complex seasoning profile you'd expect from a classic seafood-style blend — earthy, a little peppery, and deeply savory. Whisking everything together until no streaks of turmeric remain is the key step that ensures every pinch you grab is perfectly balanced. It comes together in minutes and keeps in an airtight jar for up to three months, so you can batch it ahead and reach for it whenever a recipe calls for that signature coastal kick. Shake it over shrimp, stir it into dips, or dust it on roasted vegetables — the versatility is genuinely impressive for something this easy to make.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the celery salt, dried parsley, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves (if using), and fine sea salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no streaks of turmeric remaining.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal tightly, and store at room temperature away from direct light and heat for up to 3 months.