Homemade Old Bay Spice Mix

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are measured accurately.

Step 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.

Step 3

Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly blended.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	30.2 grams (30.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	71

Total Fat 3.10g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 12.20g	4%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 1.50g
Protein 2.90g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 351mg	7%

*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: 31.6%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 55.3%