10 Delicious Ways to Use Old Bay Seasoning (Beyond the Seafood Boil)
Limiting this zippy spice blend to seafood boils is wasting potential.
Although Old Bay Seasoning is commonly relegated to the back of the spice cabinet, only to be brought forth when a crab boil or steamed shrimp is on the menu, this dynamic seasoning blend can heighten a wide array of dishes. Highlighting celery salt, red pepper, black pepper, and paprika, Old Bay delivers just the right pop of punchy flavor to anything from chicken to pasta and potato recipes. As the producer of the seasoning notes, there are only two things to know about Old Bay: It’s great on seafood, and it’s great on everything else!
Old Bay Seafood Boil
"This seafood boil recipe with Old Bay is the absolute best way to enjoy seafood. The lemon, thyme, and seasoning really make the boil. The potatoes, corn, and sausage are mouthwatering for anyone who is not a big seafood lover." —Brian Sapp
Air Fryer Old Bay Chicken Wings
Step aside, lemon-pepper. The zesty, peppery power of Old Bay makes for absolutely irresistible chicken wings. Here, the seasoning does double duty as a flavor hero for the wings as well as their dipping sauce.
Spicy Old Bay Skinny Fries
lutzflcat
Homemade French fries are always a treat; add the right seasoning into the equation, and you might never settle for restaurant fries again. While this recipe calls to serve the fries with malt vinegar, feel free to skip it and go for ketchup or aioli instead.
Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay
This 5-ingredient recipe is a testament to the idea that sometimes, simple is best. As Allrecipes user Soup Loving Nicole puts it, “Excellent and 5 stars all the way. This was very impressive and so easy too.”
Cheddar Biscuits with Old Bay Seasoning
Tender, fluffy, cheesy, buttery, and set off with a touch of Old Bay Seasoning—of course these drop biscuits are crave-worthy. Better yet, they’re all too easy to make.
Old Bay Tilapia with Broccoli
If you’re looking for a dish that’s healthy, fast, flavorful, and requires minimal ingredients, look no further. Old Bay, garlic salt, and a squeeze of lemon transform tilapia and frozen broccoli into a restaurant-worthy dinner in this 20-minute recipe.
Old Bay Shrimp and Pasta Alfredo
This flavor-packed twist on shrimp Alfredo is one you’ll return to again and again. Shrimp seasoned with Old Bay’s peppery bite are a perfect complement to rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Serve with a green vegetable (like steamed asparagus or roasted broccoli) or simple salad for an elegant, company-worthy meal.
Old Bay Potatoes
For a simple yet noteworthy side that goes well with virtually any protein, embrace these 5-star-rated boiled potatoes as a regular go-to. Requiring only four ingredients and about 25 minutes to prepare, they’ll never let you down.
Shrimp Cakes with Old Bay
B. Tario
Shredded shrimp makes for a tasty—not to mention, more affordable—change of pace from the usual lump crab in these oven-crisped patties. One reviewer suggests refrigerating the shrimp mixture for an hour before cooking to produce a more firm cake.
Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp
This four-ingredient favorite is a delicious example of why Old Bay is an ingredient worth celebrating. Oftentimes, it really is the only seasoning needed.
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