DELMARVA SEASONING (OLD BAY SUBSTITUTE)

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As all you crab afficionados know, the term "Delmarva" refers to the coastal areas bordering on the states of Delaware (Del), Maryland (mar)and Virginia (va) where the world's best crabmeat is harvested. Thing is that a lot of people go to a lot of trouble (and a lot of expense) to buy the best lump crabmeat available -- but then they use a mass-produced commercial product to season it. Weird! This recipe for 'homemade' seasoning is courtesy of Epicurious. All you Old Bay die-hards, I defy you to try it and tell me you can't taste a difference!! :)

Provided by highcotton

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon bay leaf powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, stirring well to mix.
  • Stored in a tightly-sealed container in a cool, dark place, seasonings will keep indefinitely.
  • (Note: To give you a hint of how far this will go -- My favorite crab cake recipe is #81656 by pgserver6. To serve 10 people, this calls for 2 teaspoons of seasoning.).

Mego Gabriel
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I wasn't a fan of this seasoning. It was too spicy for my taste.


Hamida Hashim
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This seasoning is a great all-purpose seasoning. I use it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables.


Ian Sanchez
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I love using this seasoning in my shrimp tacos. It adds a nice, spicy flavor to the tacos.


Md Golam Sarwer Emon
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This seasoning is perfect for making homemade crab cakes. It gives the crab cakes a delicious, authentic flavor.


Ai Abbasi
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This seasoning is a bit too salty for my taste. I prefer to use it sparingly.


Saood ALI
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I wasn't a fan of this seasoning. It had a weird aftertaste.


brenda Haskins
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This seasoning is a great way to add some flavor to vegetables. I especially like it on roasted broccoli and cauliflower.


Luiz Fernando
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I tried this seasoning on some popcorn and it was surprisingly good! The popcorn had a nice, savory flavor.


Get Xxx
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This seasoning is a must-have for any seafood lover. It's perfect for crab legs, shrimp, and fish.


bangla 24
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I wasn't impressed with this seasoning. It didn't add much flavor to the food.


Bilal Sagar
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This seasoning is a great way to add some flavor to grilled chicken breasts.


madalina grosaru
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I used this seasoning on some roasted potatoes and they turned out amazing! The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Ayden Menzel
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This seasoning is perfect for seafood boils. It adds a ton of flavor without overpowering the seafood.


Biruk X
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I found this seasoning to be a bit bland. It didn't have much flavor.


Marlene Shippy
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I wasn't a fan of this seasoning. It was too salty for my taste.


Haweti Savage
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I tried this seasoning on some grilled shrimp and it was delicious! The shrimp had a nice, smoky flavor with a hint of spice.


Yehoda Skie
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This seasoning is a staple in my kitchen. I use it on everything!


Joan Habiballah
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I love that this seasoning is a healthier alternative to Old Bay. It has all the flavor without all the salt.


william kenga
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This Delmarva Seasoning is a game-changer! I've been using it on everything from seafood to chicken to vegetables, and it adds the perfect blend of flavor and spice.