Can I make Seafood Boil Seasoning less spicy?

Yes. Cut the cayenne pepper down to 2 tablespoons and leave the rest of the blend the same. You’ll still get warmth from black pepper, mustard, cloves, and allspice without making the boil too fiery.

Can I use whole spices instead of ground spices?

You can. Whole mustard seeds, coriander seeds, allspice, dill seeds, cloves, and peppercorns hold their fragrance well. For easier seasoning, crack them lightly before mixing, or grind them if you want the blend to dissolve into the boil more evenly.

How much seasoning should I use per pound of seafood?

Start with about 5 tablespoons per pound of seafood when you’re seasoning a full pot with vegetables too. If you’re cooking a smaller batch or using less water, begin with less and taste the broth before adding seafood.

Does this seasoning work with shrimp only?

It does. Shrimp picks up flavor quickly, so season the water well, let it boil for 5 minutes, then cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and firm.

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Name: Seafood Boil Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups salt; 1/4 cup cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup mustard seeds or 4 tablespoons ground mustard; 3 tablespoons ground coriander or 4 tablespoons whole coriander seeds; 3 tablespoons ground allspice or 6 tablespoons whole allspice; 3 tablespoons ground dill or 6 tablespoons whole dill seeds; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons black pepper or 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cloves or 1.5 tablespoons whole cloves; 12 bay leaves, crumbled

Description

This homemade Seafood Boil Seasoning is bold, peppery, and built for big seafood boils with shrimp, crab, corn, potatoes, and sausage. Made with salt, cayenne, herbs, mustard, paprika, and warm spices, this large-batch blend keeps a flavorful seafood boil only one scoop away.

Ingredients

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1.5 cups salt
1/4 cup cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mustard seeds or 4 tablespoons ground mustard
3 tablespoons ground coriander or 4 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
3 tablespoons ground allspice or 6 tablespoons whole allspice
3 tablespoons ground dill or 6 tablespoons whole dill seeds
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons black pepper or 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cloves or 1.5 tablespoons whole cloves
12 bay leaves, crumbled

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Instructions

Add all of the spices, herbs, salt, and crumbled bay leaves to a large mixing bowl.
Stir thoroughly for about 1 minute until the seasoning looks evenly mixed with no visible streaks or clumps.
If using whole spices, lightly crush or grind them before mixing for better flavor distribution.
Transfer the seafood boil seasoning to a sealed jar or airtight container.
Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use in seafood boils, shrimp boils, or crab boils.

Notes

Start with about 5 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of seafood and modify to taste.
Reduce the cayenne pepper slightly if you want a milder seafood boil.
For the best flavor, use the seasoning within 3 months.
Keep moisture away from the container to prevent clumping.
This seasoning works well with shrimp, crab, crawfish, sausage, potatoes, and corn.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Seasonings
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 18
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 2100
Fat: 0
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 1
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0