Chesapeake Bay Spice Recipes

 

# 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 with 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; toss with spice.
5 Bay Butter Corn Instant seafood-boil vibes. 8 tbsp butter; 1½ tsp Chesapeake; lemon Melt butter; stir spice; brush corn; squeeze lemon.
6 Creamy Bay Dip Perfect with pretzels/veg. ¾ cup sour cream; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tsp lemon; 1½ tsp Chesapeake Stir; chill 30 min.
7 Sheet Pan Seafood Boil All the flavor, 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 Egg yolk loves Bay spice. 12 eggs; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tsp Dijon; 1½