9 Ways To Use Old Bay Seasoning You May Have Never Thought Of

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9 Ways To Use Old Bay Seasoning You May Have Never Thought Of By Chelsea Falin Nov. 3, 2025 6:19 pm EST

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Old Bay Seasoning is a pre-made spice mix including celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, and paprika, among others. While the company doesn't publish their full blend of special spices, Old Bay copycat recipes online claim the other ingredients include cayenne pepper, dry mustard, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, ground cloves, powdered ginger, and nutmeg. It's a classic option for seasoning seafood dishes ranging from crab cakes to low country boils and beyond. But did you know you can use this seasoning mix for way more than just seafood?

You may not have thought about it before, but if you don't eat a ton of seafood, that c