Pescatarian Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Coastal cooking gets a serious upgrade when you have a reliable seasoning blend in your pantry, and this homemade version delivers that signature warmth and depth you'd expect from a classic seafood spice mix. Every ingredient here is plant-derived — celery salt, dried herbs, warm spices like turmeric and ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — making it a completely meat-free blend that pairs beautifully with shrimp, crab, fish, and all the seafood dishes you love. Store-bought versions can sometimes contain hidden additives or preservatives, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. The technique couldn't be simpler: whisk everything together until the turmeric is fully incorporated and there are no golden streaks left, then seal it up and you're done. It keeps for up to three months at room temperature, so you can batch it ahead and reach for it whenever a recipe calls for bold, briny flavor. Whether you're steaming shellfish, seasoning a fish fillet, or spicing up a seafood boil, this blend is the kind of pantry staple that quietly makes everything taste better.
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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.