Chesapeake Bay Spice Recipes

The true taste of the Eastern Shore.
Packed with celery seed, paprika, mustard, and a hint of heat, this iconic blend elevates seafood, fries, chicken, and more. It’s your ticket to authentic Maryland-style flavor.

 

# Recipe Why It Works Ingredients Instructions
1 Steamed Shrimp Classic Eastern Shore. 2 lb shrimp; ½ cup beer; 2 tbsp cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Chesapeake Steam 4–6 min; toss spice.
2 Crab Cakes Mustard & celery seed shine. 1 lb lump crab; 1 egg; 2 tbsp mayo; 1 tsp Dijon; 1 tbsp Chesapeake; ½ cup crumbs Gently fold; form cakes; sear 3–4 min/side in butter.
3 Bay Chicken Drumsticks Crispy spicy skin. 12 drumsticks; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp Chesapeake Toss; roast 425°F 35–40 min.
4 Boardwalk Fries Paprika/mustard + crispy potatoes. 2 lb fries; 2 tbsp oil; 1½ tbsp Chesapeake Bake 450°F 30 min shaking once.
5 Bay Butter Corn Instant seafood-boil vibes. 8 tbsp butter; 1½ tsp Chesapeake; lemon Melt butter; brush on corn; squeeze lemon.
6 Creamy Bay Dip Great with crab pretzels/veg. ¾ cup sour cream; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tsp lemon; 1½ tsp Chesapeake Stir; chill 30 min.
7 Seafood Boil Sheet Pan All bay flavors no pot. 1 lb shrimp; 12 oz andouille; 1 lb baby potatoes; 2 ears corn; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp Chesapeake Roast potatoes 15 min @425°F; add rest + spice 12–15 min.
8 Deviled Eggs Mustard/celery seed fit egg yolk. 12 eggs; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tsp Dijon; 1½ tsp Chesapeake Fill halves; dust extra spice.
9 Bay Roasted Cauliflower Veg with seafood vibe. 1 cauliflower; 2 tbsp oil; 1½ tbsp Chesapeake Roast 450°F 18–22 min.
10 Bay Pan-Seared Scallops Crisp sear + aromatic spice. 1 lb scallops; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp Chesapeake; 1 tbsp butter; lemon Sear scallops 1–2 min/side; butter baste; pinch spice.