Spices & Seasonings · Food pairing guide
What goes with Old Bay Seasoning?
The original dry branded blend contains celery salt, spices including red and black pepper, and paprika. Its full proportions are proprietary. This profile excludes OLD BAY hot sauce and separately named Blackened, Garlic Herb and other variants.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Old Bay Seasoning?
Sweet shellfish, mild chicken and starchy potatoes provide room for the strong seasoning. Count its salt before adding other salty condiments. Sweet applications work best when the blend has a distinct, limited role, such as a caramel ribbon, rather than saturating an entire dessert.
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