Chesapeake flavor at home

Chesapeake Bay Spice Recipes

Built for shrimp and crab, but just as useful on corn, potatoes, chicken and fries.

Chesapeake Steamed Shrimp

Eastern Shore classic

Chesapeake Steamed Shrimp

A fast pot of boldly seasoned shrimp for dinner, game day or a backyard table.

Time20 minutesMakes4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb shell-on shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Chesapeake Bay Spice, plus more to finish
  • 1 cup beer or water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Bring beer and vinegar to a strong simmer in a large covered pot with a steamer basket.
  2. Layer shrimp in the basket, seasoning each layer.
  3. Cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and curled.
  4. Finish lightly with more spice and serve with lemon.
Weeknight Crab Cakes

Weeknight seafood

Weeknight Crab Cakes

Minimal filler keeps the crab front and center while the blend supplies the Bay flavor.

Time30 minutesMakes6 crab cakes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • ½ cup crushed crackers
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tsp Chesapeake Bay Spice
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil

Directions

  1. Gently combine all ingredients except butter. Shape into 6 cakes.
  2. Chill 10 minutes while heating a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook in butter 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and hot through.
  4. Serve with lemon and an extra light dusting of spice.
Bay-Spiced Corn and Potatoes

Sheet-pan side

Bay-Spiced Corn and Potatoes

The flavor of a seafood boil in an easy roasted side dish.

Time40 minutesMakes6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 ears corn, cut into thirds
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1½ tbsp Chesapeake Bay Spice
  • 1 lemon, halved

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss potatoes with half the butter and spice. Roast 20 minutes.
  3. Add corn with the remaining butter and spice. Roast 15 minutes more.
  4. Squeeze lemon over the pan before serving.