MSG Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Seafood boils, crab cakes, and roasted corn all deserve a bold, aromatic seasoning — but store-bought blends can be a minefield of hidden additives and flavor enhancers that have no business being in your spice rack. This homemade blend brings together celery salt, garlic, onion, and a warm chorus of dried herbs and spices that deliver serious depth without any of that baggage. The turmeric and ginger add an earthy, slightly peppery backbone, while Ceylon cinnamon and optional cloves give it a subtle warmth that makes the whole blend feel more complex than its simple assembly suggests. Because every ingredient is a whole, single-source spice or herb, you know exactly what's going into your food — no fillers, no mystery powders, no label-reading anxiety. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays fresh for up to three months, ready to shake over shrimp, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, or anything else that needs a little coastal-inspired kick. Having a reliable batch on hand means you're never reaching for a packet that might not meet your standards.
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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.