Homemade Old Bay Spice Mix

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Elevate your seasoning game with this Homemade Old Bay Spice Mix—a zesty blend of pantry staples that perfectly balances smoky, savory, and aromatic notes. Featuring paprika, celery salt, dry mustard, and an array of warming spices like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon, this DIY recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare and captures the iconic flavor of the beloved seafood seasoning. Ideal for seasoning crab, shrimp, chicken, or roasted vegetables, this customizable spice mix is a must-have for your kitchen. Plus, with no preservatives, it's fresher and healthier than store-bought alternatives. Store it in an airtight container, and enjoy bold, flavorful meals anytime!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 10 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Celery salt
• 1 teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon White pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground bay leaves

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are measured accurately.

2. Combine the paprika, celery salt, dry mustard, black pepper, white pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground bay leaves in a small mixing bowl.

3. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly blended.

4. Transfer the mix into an airtight spice jar or container for storage.

5. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

6. Use as needed to season seafood, poultry, vegetables, or any dish that could use a flavorful kick.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (2.6g)

Calories		6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.3 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		115 mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate		1.3 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	2%
	Total Sugars	0.1 g
Protein		0.3 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		7 mg	1%
Iron		0.3 mg	2%
Potassium		34 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24 cal (28.6%%)

Protein: 10 cal (11.8%%)

Carbs: 50 cal (59.7%%)