Successfully Seasoning for 70 Years
June 22, 2009
Photography courtesy of McCormick
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Seafood is centuries old, but cooks have only seasoned it properly for the last 70 years.That’s when OLD BAY Seasoning, a blend of 12 herbs and spices, revolutionized the way people seasoned seafood.
“OLD BAY is a one-of-a-kind flavor that adds an unmistakable bold punch to all types of dishes,” said Adam Walker, an OLD BAY chef.
Created in 1929 by Gustav Brunn, a German immigrant living in Baltimore, OLD BAY Seasoning started out as an exclusive seasoning for Maryland crab eaters. OLD BAY spread through word of mouth (or taste of mouth) and now spans the nation. Seafood lovers consumed approximately 50 million ounces of OLD BAY Seasoning in 2008. Though OLD BAY is primarily a seafood seasoning, it now enhances the flavor of burgers, fries, chicken and much more.
As a part of the continual goal to please the taste buds of everyone, OLD BAY offers a few recipes that are sure to make your summer sizzle.
OLD BAY Ultimate Sweet and Spicy Grilled Salmon
Prep Time: 5 min / Cook Time: 10 min / Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon OLD BAY Seasoning
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- Oil
Directions
1) Mix Brown Sugar and OLD BAY in small bowl. Brush salmon lightly with oil. Rub generously with seasoning mixture.
2) Grill over medium-high heat 8 minutes per square inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
OLD BAY Party Dip with a Zip
Prep Time: 5 min. / Refrigerate: 1 hour / Makes: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pint (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon OLD BAY Seasoning
- Assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, crackers, and/or chips
Directions
1) Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, and OLD BAY in medium bowl until well blended. Cover.
2) Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, crackers, and/or chips.
OLD BAY Zesty Shrimp Bruschetta
Prep Time: 20 min / Cook Time: 15 min / Makes: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons OLD BAY Seasoning
- ΒΌ teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Directions
1) Mix shrimp, tomato, green onion, olive oil, egg white, OLD BAY and garlic powder in medium bowl until well blended
2) Slice bread into 24 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Place on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted on sides. Spread lightly with mayonnaise. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly over bread slices.
3) Bake in preheated 350 F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.
