Gelatin Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Spice blends seem simple until you start reading labels — many commercial seafood seasonings contain anti-caking agents or flow additives that can sneak in unexpected animal-derived ingredients. This homemade blend sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on pure dried herbs and spices you can source and verify yourself. The result is a warm, complex mix built on celery salt, turmeric, ginger, and a bouquet of dried herbs that delivers that classic briny-savory punch you'd expect from a good coastal seasoning. A whisper of Ceylon cinnamon rounds everything out with subtle sweetness, and optional ground cloves add a little depth if you're feeling bold. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, then stores in an airtight jar for up to three months — ready to shake onto shrimp, corn, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a serious flavor upgrade. Having a batch on hand means you're never scrambling to check whether a store-bought tin is safe to use.
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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.