Seasonings

Crab & Shrimp Seasoning Mix

Make a homemade crab and shrimp seasoning mix with celery seed, paprika and cayenne. Great for seafood boils, fish and potatoes.

Crab & Shrimp Seasoning Mix

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A ground blend of celery seed, paprika, cayenne and other spices for shrimp, crab, fish and seafood boils. Keep it in a small airtight jar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican
Servings24 servings
Calories3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon dry English mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole thyme
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger
  • 2 whole bay leaves crushed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all the ingredients in a coffee grinder or food processor.
  2. Grind in short pulses until it is a fine powder.
  3. Pour into a small airtight jar and close tightly.

Notes

Start with 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of seafood; adjust to taste. For shrimp, crab, fish, seafood boils, or potatoes. Tightly sealed, cool, dry, away from heat, steam, and light; use a dry spoon; within about 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9.1mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 24 servings; dry English mustard counted as prepared mustard, whole thyme counted as dried thyme. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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