Old Bay Seasoning

Spice Good year-round
Used in 1 of 203 cuisines (0%)

A Chesapeake Bay spice blend of celery salt, paprika, black and red pepper, and warm spices, created in Baltimore in 1939. It is the defining seasoning of Maryland crab and shrimp boils, dusted over steamed blue crab, fries, and seafood across the Mid-Atlantic. Salty, celery-savoury, and gently hot.

Where it comes from

A Chesapeake Bay (Baltimore, 1939) celery-salt-and-paprika spice blend.

In the kitchen

The defining seasoning for Maryland crab and shrimp boils and seafood.

Nutrition (per 100g)

~90kcalCal
~4.0gProtein
~2.0gFat
~16.0gCarbs
~8.0gFiber

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