Lactose Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
That bold, briny flavor you get from classic seafood seasoning blends is completely achievable at home — and this version is built entirely from dried herbs and spices, making it naturally free of any dairy concerns. Store-bought seasoning mixes can be surprisingly sneaky, sometimes containing hidden additives or processed in facilities that handle dairy-derived ingredients. When you make your own, you know exactly what's in the jar. The combination of celery salt, turmeric, ginger, and warming spices like Ceylon cinnamon creates a deeply complex blend that hits savory, earthy, and subtly sweet notes all at once. Whisking everything together until no streaks of turmeric remain is the key step — it ensures every pinch you shake out is perfectly balanced. Seal it up in an airtight jar and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months, ready to go on seafood, roasted vegetables, popcorn, or anything else that needs a serious flavor boost.
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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.