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Old Bay Seasoning?

Posted on 7/30/17 at 2:25 pm
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32543 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 2:25 pm
I made some crab dip and in a lot of the reviews people are raving about old bay seasoning for the dip and on crabs in general. I've honestly never heard of it. Is it like Tony's? Anything different about it?
Posted by Gris Gris
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Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 7/30/17 at 2:29 pm to
I love Old Bay. It's out of Maryland, I think. Used a lot in that area to steam various types of seafood. Not has spicy hot or salty as Tony's, to me. Has more of a variety of spices and probably a good bit of ground celery seed. Give a try on a few dishes.
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 7/30/17 at 2:32 pm to
I make my own OB blend, and it's much cheaper. I don't use it that often, but it's a star atop fresh tomatoes in my smoker.

Here's a recipe if you're interested or at least curious as to the ingredients...

LINK

Alton Brown is a huge fan.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22683 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 3:05 pm to
I like old bay as well. Good on steamed seafood like crab legs and royal reds. I also use in my BBQ shrimp.
Posted by PublixSubs
Maine
Member since Sep 2015
901 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 3:12 pm to
Yes, it's definitely from Maryland. It's mostly known for being paired w/ blue claw crabs, especially in the Chesapeake areas.

I'll add, throw some on your popcorn next time. Adds a great kick. Good on pizza too.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9559 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 3:18 pm to
I used Old Bay to make some awesome tuna egg rolls.

To the tuna, mix in:

mayonnaise
Old Bay
plain bread crumbs
beaten egg

Roll the mixture into an egg roll next to a stick of quality American cheese. Fry as usual.
This post was edited on 7/30/17 at 3:24 pm
Posted by lsumailman61
Gulf Shores
Member since Oct 2006
7595 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 3:41 pm to
I put it in with my boiled shrimp and when I make crab cakes. Love the flavor for seafood dishes.
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
6452 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 3:59 pm to
Old bay is solid. Similar seasoning profile to many you get down here, but lacks overbearing salt like many you get down here.
Posted by Kajungee
South ,Section 6 Row N
Member since Mar 2004
17033 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 4:03 pm to
I'm a fan. It Crab boil with out the heat.

I add it to Crab n corn soup.

Old Bay Crab Cake Recipe is solid
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5525 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 5:24 pm to
It's good heavy on the celery.

I really like it on avocado slices and pop corn.
Posted by Parrish
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2014
2125 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 5:27 pm to
I've had good success using Old Bay to season ribs when feeling to lazy to put a rub together.

I've also used it to season burgers before grilling.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29525 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 6:41 pm to
Old Bay kicks arse. We mix it into a shite ton clarified butter and slobber it all over a bag new potatoes.

Win.

Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29525 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 6:45 pm to
quote:

I've also used it to season burgers before grilling.

Same here. We went on an Old Bay binge a couple of years ago and tried it on burgers and loved it. We put some Dale's as well and the combo was surprisingly good.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56306 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 6:55 pm to
I use it in my bloody Mary's.
Posted by ddsmit
Pensacola, FL
Member since Jan 2011
206 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 7:14 pm to
Check out the recipes on their website:

LINK /
Posted by SuperSaint
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Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 7:26 pm to
Ever spend any time in Baltimore and they put it on everything and it's a condiment on every table
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68266 posts
Posted on 7/30/17 at 11:20 pm to
Bland. It's basically celery salt. I use it for canned tuna and bloody marys.
Posted by DownSouthJukin
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Member since Jan 2014
27262 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 1:52 am to
Great on seafood. Not bad on chicken.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
48940 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 7:56 am to
I use it in my Bloody Mary's but that's about it
Posted by JGood
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2016
795 posts
Posted on 7/31/17 at 8:39 am to
I like it a lot and use it the same as everyone listed. I also like to throw on a little when I'm blackening fish.
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