Old Bay shrimp salad

Old Bay Shrimp Salad

Bring on the Bay love. Earthy and ever-so-lightly spicy, Old Bay seasoning delivers a delicious punch to the traditional. Old Bay shrimp salad is a go-to if you love that earthy Chesapeake flavor (like we do). It adds a much more memorable touch to a …

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Spicy boiled Old Bay shrimp

Spicy Boiled Old Bay Shrimp

Old Bay seasoning isn’t just about crab cakes. There’s so much you can do with it, and one of our favorites is a quick shrimp boil to give those shellfish a special Maryland kick. Spicy boiled Old Bay shrimp is a simple recipe. It’s very …

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Creamy Jalapeno Crab Dip

Creamy Jalapeño Crab Dip

There are so many things to love in this thick and creamy dip. Sharp white cheddar, crab, jalapeño peppers, and even a touch of Old Bay if you’re game. This is the kind of dip that’ll overshadow every other appetizer on the table. Serve with crackers, …

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Cajun Crab Mushrooms

Cajun Crab Mushrooms

Delicious Cajun flavors take center stage in this deliciously moreish appetizer. Cajun crab mushrooms are perfect for family events and festive gatherings as they are simple to make, easy to serve, and totally tasty. At its core, this recipe is a delicious fusion of baby …

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Spicy Tuna Tartare

Spicy Tuna Tartare

Spicy tuna tartare for sure plays on the senses, with its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and orchestra of flavors. It’s fun to eat and versatile, too. Serving it as an appetizer is an obvious choice, but don’t overlook this tuna tartare as the base for …

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Creamy seafood gratin

Creamy Seafood Gratin: Not A Humble Pie

Creamy seafood gratin takes the deeply satisfying notion of comfort food to a higher level. A trio of creamily spiced seafood is crowned by buttery mashed potatoes, flavored with garlic and Parmesan and a spark from red serrano peppers. Calling it a pie somehow seems …

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Spicy BBQ Shrimp

Spicy BBQ Shrimp

Grilled with a quick spicy rub…

When you’ve got your grill on, time is often of the essence. You’re likely cooking for friends and family, so the less time you have to spend seasoning and grilling, the more time you have to enjoy these special moments. Yet, you want your food to taste stellar – and in our case deliciously spicy – there’s no doubt. Enter the quick and dirty BBQ spice rub, perfect for making a batch of spicy BBQ shrimp in minutes.

The homemade spice rub in this recipe leans heavily on chili powder and cumin to provide an earthy simmer, but underneath it all is a smoky heat brought to life by smoked paprika. The rub takes only minutes to make and the shrimp grill up in mere minutes as well. In fact, what takes the most time is heating up the grill and soaking the skewers prior to use.

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Grilled Old Bay Salmon

Grilled Old Bay Salmon

Spiced just right.

If you’re like us and love spicy Old Bay seasoning, this grilled Old Bay salmon recipe is sure to be a keeper. The flavors pair perfectly – the rich, meaty salmon is bold enough to compliment the strong Old Bay spice, not be overwhelmed by it as some lighter fishes can be. Try it with some grilled asparagus or a light summer salad – it’s a quick and tasty meal!

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