Corn Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Seafood boils, crab cakes, and seasoned fries all call for that bold, briny spice blend — but store-bought versions can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding corn-derived additives, anti-caking agents, and fillers that sneak into commercial spice mixes. This homemade blend solves that problem entirely by relying on nothing but pure dried herbs and spices you can source and verify yourself. Turmeric and ginger bring warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, while celery salt anchors the whole thing with that classic coastal character. Dried thyme, oregano, and basil layer in herbal depth, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon rounds out the heat without overpowering anything. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk — no cooking, no fuss, just a fragrant, ready-to-use blend in minutes. Stored in an airtight jar, it keeps for up to three months, so you can season everything from shrimp to roasted potatoes without ever reaching for a label-covered bottle again.
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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.