Peanut Free Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Coastal-style seasoning blends are one of those pantry staples that make everything taste like a backyard seafood boil, and this homemade version delivers all that bold, aromatic magic from scratch. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding cross-contamination from shared processing facilities, so mixing your own at home puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The combination of celery salt, turmeric, ginger, and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and cloves creates a deeply layered flavor that's earthy, savory, and just a little sweet. Whisking until no streaks of turmeric remain is the key step — it ensures every pinch you shake out is perfectly balanced rather than unevenly spiced. Once it's sealed in an airtight jar and tucked away from heat and light, it keeps for up to three months, meaning you can batch it ahead and reach for it whenever you need a flavor boost. Dust it over shrimp, stir it into a crab dip, or use it to season roasted vegetables — the versatility here is genuinely impressive.
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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.