Best 9 Seafood Seasoning Recipes

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Seafood seasoning is an appetising blend of herbs and spices that enhances the flavor of seafood dishes. It typically includes a combination of ingredients like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and lemon pepper. This versatile seasoning can be used to create a variety of dishes, from simple grilled fish to complex seafood stews. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to make the most of seafood seasoning.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE FAMOUS SEAFOOD SEASONING RECIPE



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This one really wasn't that hard to crack...The ingredients are printed on the container! The only difficult part was working out the correct ratios for each spice, or herb... But patient perseverance, and good ol' 'trial and error' saved the day. The original Old Bay® Seasoning was invented in the 1940's by an American-German immigrant named Gustav Brunn. Initially, it was intended only for use on crab meat (as there was plenty of it in the Chesapeake Bay area where Gustav lived!), but in the last decade or so, it's used in other food areas, such as poultry and salads.

Provided by The Colonel's Kitchen

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 180

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ⅓ tablespoons salt
3 ⅔ tablespoons ground celery seed
2 ½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes, ground
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix the salt, celery seed, dry mustard powder, red pepper, black pepper, bay leaves, paprika, cloves, allspice, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 245.7 mg

SEAFOOD MAGIC SEASONING-COPYCAT



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The original spice by Chef Paul Prudhomme is varied in texture-crushed spices, smaller bits and a bit larger bits. For best results a mortar and pestle should be used and not a spice grinder. Alternatively, you could mix ingredients and put into a pepper grinder and see how that works...haven't tried that yet. This makes enough for about 4 servings. You can multiply the ingredients to get the amount you need for storage.

Provided by Caryn Dalton

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed (for red coloring more than for flavor)
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper, powdered (or powdered pasilla chilis)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients with a whisk and then grind in a mortar and pestle until above mentioned texture is obtained.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months for best flavor.
  • Re: the powdered chili peppers.You should not use chili powder, but rather the powdered chilis. Use the internet to find the best variety of spices. I like a company called Mild Bills for good bulk spices that are not overly expensive.
  • For example, Pasilla chilis have quick heat with a slight smoky flavor. Dark & roasty, with a heat Factor of 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1746.3, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.4

SEAFOOD SEASONING MIX



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Make and share this Seafood Seasoning Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 6m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons garlic, granulated
2 tablespoons onions, granulated
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano, powdered
1/2 teaspoon thyme, powdered
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil, powdered
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together using a fork or place in a jar, cover and shake it thoroughly. Store in tightly covered container.

SALT-FREE SEAFOOD SEASONING



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Why buy seafood seasoning when you can easily assemble this tasty blend? Use it in all your favorite seafood recipes...from steaming shrimp to making crab cakes.-avidcook, TOH Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 2 tablespoons.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cardamom pods
6 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Remove seeds from cardamom pods; place in a blender. Add remaining ingredients; cover and process 1-2 minutes or until crushed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREOLE SEAFOOD SEASONING



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Provided by Jamie Shannon

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Onion     No-Cook     Condiment

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup table salt
1/4 cup granulated or powdered garlic
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/3 cup paprika
3 tablespoons granulated or powdered onion

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl, and pour the mixture into a large glass or plastic jar. Seal it so that it's airtight. It will keep indefinitely.

QUEENS OF QUISINE SEAFOOD SEASONING AND RUB



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Enveloping the spectrum of spices used in North Africa and the Middle East, this combination has a spicy-smokey aroma and a bit of bite when eaten. Savory mixed with sweet, this rub can be used on fish and seafood, broiled, baked, stir-fried or grilled. Created to represent our ZWT 6 team in the Wild Card Challenge, I chose a wide variety of spices and brought them together to create a mysterious and delicious combination fit for royalty -- the Queens of Quisine! When testing the recipe, I prepared large wild Key West shrimp and stir-fried them with olive oil. Delicious!

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 5m

Yield 3 tablespoons mix, 1-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt (as preferred)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Measure ingredients and combine. Pour into a small air-tight jar.
  • Keep in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
  • FOR RUBS:.
  • Rinse fish and pat flesh dry with paper towels.
  • Use 1 to 2 tablespoons and rub on all exposed parts of fish (except skin).
  • Prepare fish as desired.
  • FOR STIR-FRY or SAUTE:
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons seasoning to a zip-lock plastic bag or a bowl. Add seafood of choice and shake to coat thoroughly.
  • Melt butter or heat oil over medium-low heat.
  • Add shrimp or other seafood to pan.
  • Cook until done and remove from pan.
  • FOR GRILLING:.
  • Add 1-2 teaspoons seasoning to a zip-lock plastic bag or a bowl. Add seafood of choice and shake to coat thoroughly.
  • Prepare on grill as desired.
  • TO SERVE:.
  • Serve with couscous or brown rice, with a green salad or vegetable dish.

NORTHWEST SEAFOOD SEASONING



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Categories     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Spice     Dill     Parsley     Paprika

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup dried minced garlic
1/3 cup dried granulated onion
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
4 teaspoons dried granulated lemon peel
1/3 cup dried dill
1/3 cup paprika
2 tablespoons celery seed
1/2 cup dried parsley
1/4 cup medium-grind black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, onion, salt, lemon peel, dill, paprika, celery seed, parsley, and pepper in a bowl. Store in a covered container for at least 6 months.

SEASONING MIXTURE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD



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I eat a fair amount of fish so I keep this handy in my kitchen. I find it flavorful enough that I don't miss salt. Good on fish or seafood, even in tuna sandwiches. Also good in salad dressing. If you don't think you'll use it very often, you can halve the recipe. All amounts listed are for dried ingredients (except lemon peel may be dried or fresh).

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Savory

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon savory
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon marjoram
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1 crushed bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • store in a tightly covered jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5

SEAFOOD SEASONING



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My brother in-law is from Guam, so they do alot of cooking with fish. His father is famous for his crab cakes.. But, he will not give the recipes away, so here is a spin off of the original..

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tsp ground red pepper
2 tsp paprika
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp each dry mustard and black pepper
1 tsp each ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 c each coarse salt and celery seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all the ingredients except bay leaf in a small bowl; mix well. Pour into a 1/2 pint food storage jar. slide bay leaves along inside of jar..

Tips for Using Seafood Seasoning:

  • Always start with a small amount of seasoning and adjust to taste. Seafood is delicate, so it's easy to overpower it with too much seasoning.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to create complex flavors. Some popular options include lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to seasoning seafood. Try different combinations of herbs, spices, and citrus fruits to find your favorite flavors.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible. They will provide the best flavor.
  • If you're using a store-bought seafood seasoning blend, read the label carefully. Some blends may contain salt, so you may need to adjust the amount of salt you add to your dish.

Conclusion:

Seafood seasoning is a versatile and flavorful way to enhance the taste of your favorite seafood dishes. With a little experimentation, you can create delicious meals that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're cooking seafood, don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. You might just be surprised at how delicious your food can be.

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