Paraben Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Spice blends seem simple until you start reading labels on commercial seasoning mixes and realize how many unnecessary additives and preservatives sneak in. This homemade blend gives you all the bold, briny, warmly spiced character of a classic seafood seasoning using nothing but whole dried herbs and spices you can verify yourself. Celery salt and a quartet of aromatic herbs lay the savory foundation, while turmeric, ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon add depth and a gentle warmth that makes the blend genuinely complex. The optional cloves push it into deeply fragrant territory if you want that extra dimension. Everything comes together in a single bowl with just a whisk, then transfers straight into a jar for up to three months of use. Shake it over shrimp, stir it into crab cakes, or dust it onto roasted vegetables — the versatility is real. Knowing exactly what went into your spice jar is the whole point, and this recipe makes that effortless.
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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.