Seafood Seasoning

Seafood Seasoning

Newport Chowder Spice Packets

How do you make your food tasty? Everyone desires a flavorful and irresistible meal, but how do we make it that possible? Seasoning is one of the best ways to add flavor to your food. But to make your food even tastier, the customized spice packets by the Newport Chowder Company will do the magic and add that rich flavor into your food. The "secret spices" are everything any cook would wish to have in the kitchen. It's genuinely the best spice you have ever tasted in your life. You should try it if you are looking for that perfect seasoning if you desire finger-licking tasty food.

Seafood Seasoning In The Newport Chowder Company, Rhode Island

Are you looking for a perfect spice blend? There are different approaches you can use to make that perfect seasoning for your fish or shrimp. A mixture of aromatic spices is ideal for taking your meals to new heights and giving your seafood that delightful taste. The spice packets from Newport Chowder Company will add that perfect punch to any of your seafood dishes.

So, Why Do We Need Seasoning?

Seasoning is the best way to create a great-tasting meal, and without it, your meal could end up bland. Seasoning is what makes your food stand out and sets you aside from ordinary cooking. Hence seasoning your food is essential as it creates deep flavors and marries together different ingredients to create balanced and delicious meals.

Seasoning can differ ways. It can either be sweet, savory, acidic, or bitter. Depending on what you are preparing or what you wish your meal to taste like, you can make one of your choices.

 

Ways To Use The Spice Packs For Seafood Seasoning

Most seafood seasonings are usually designed for fish and other seafood, but if you want to spice things up, you can try it on your veggies to make them tasty too. Below are several ideas you can try to get you started

Shrimp

To make your shrimp have a tastier flavor, you can sprinkle it on your grilled shrimp or sautéed shrimp to make it even better good.

Salmon

For that big flavor, you can try to add your seafood seasoning to your baked salmon or cedar plank salmon to make it finger-licking good.

Veggies

You might be wondering if it's a good idea to try the seafood seasoning on your veggies, but yes, it's definitely worth the try if you want to add that intriguing flavor. Try it with any grilled vegetables or roasted vegetables, and you will be left mind-blown.

Corn On the Cob

To spice things up, you can use the seafood seasoning in your perfect grilled corn or oven-roasted corn for that mouth-watering flavor.

Fried Potatoes

Life's too short to be eating plain potatoes, spice things up, and sprinkle that seafood seasoning onto your pan-fried potatoes or even baked fries for that fabulous taste.

When To Add Seasoning

If you want your meal to have that rich flavor, it's always good to add the seasoning at the beginning to allow the flavors to develop throughout the cooking, or you can also opt to add it at the end of the recipe to adjust the taste subtly. If you are working with fish, perhaps, you can then add it directly to it before cooking.

It's also important to note that seasoning can also draw out moisture that can be harmful or suitable to your dish; hence, knowing the right time to do the seasoning is also essential.

What Ingredients To Use For Your Seafood Seasoning

If you want that perfect seasoning, there are several techniques you can use to make seafood seasonings for your fish or any other seafood you have in mind. To come up with a perfect blend, you could consider using the ingredients below. They include

  • Celery seed
  • Black pepper and red pepper
  • Smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Celery Salt
  • Onion powder
  • Thyme
  • Cumin

 

Instructions

  1. Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. For the remaining mixture, store it in an airtight container or a jar of your choice. Remember to keep in a cool, dry place. The spices could go for half a year or a year if stored properly.
  2. Use a tablespoon of seasoning for every half pound of fish.

 

Homemade Seafood Seasoning Recipe

It's always essential to have your go-to seasoning recipe that best suits your fish dishes or veggies. Below are various homemade seafood seasonings you could try while making your fish or shrimp.

Old Bay Seasoning

Ingredients

  • Old bay seasoning ingredients include:
  • celery salt
  • Paprika
  • Black pepper and Cayenne pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger 
  • cardamom

You could also use other spices that you would like to have on your fish, shrimp, or crab. It's a type of seasoning that can be used on anything.

Instructions

  1. Just like making any seasoning, mix all the ingredients into a small bowl, then the rest is transferred into a container with an airtight fitting lid, or a jar with a screw-top lid also can work spectacularly
  2. Set aside in a cool dry place and used within a couple of months

 

Cajun Seasoning

Here is how you can make your Cajun seasoning. This homemade seasoning mix is very straightforward to make. Use all-natural ingredients, and adds a huge punch of flavor to your dish. It's definitely worth the try.

Ways To Use Cajun Seasoning

There are so many ways you can use Cajun seasoning. You can try it on

  • Grilled shrimp, sprinkle it on your shrimp, and it's over the top good
  • Baked salmon for a tastier flavor
  • Grilled peppers or grilled peppers and onions to add the perfect punch
  • Roasted vegetables sprinkle a little cajun onto your vegetables for that delicious flavor
  • Baked fries, choosing this spice for your potatoes is everything as it adds that intense flavor to your fries.

 

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need when making this seasoning

  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Thyme
  • Fennel seed
  • Cumin
  • Cayenne
  • Salt and black pepper

 

Instructions

  1. Whisk all the ingredients into a small bowl and store the remaining into an airtight jar
  2. Store in a cool, dry place

 

How Long To Store Homemade Seafood Seasoning

To ensure your homemade seafood seasoning has a longer life and a long-lasting freshness, it's always essential to keep them in the right and suitable container or jar.

You can always keep your homemade seafood seasoning mix in an airtight container for about six months to one year, but it's best when it's fresh. Spices also generally last for long when kept in a cool, dry place for eight months to 1 year.

 

Conclusion

The spice packets by the Newport Chowder Company will always leave you heading back to the kitchen for another round when used on your seafood dishes. Every meal is usually a mouth-watering moment you sure don't want to miss. So, if you're going to transform your meal experience, then the "secret spices" is definitely worth the try and everything you would wish you have in your kitchen for the longest time. The spice packets have an actual serving of about 10-12 people and are shelf sustainable; hence you don't have to worry about the storage method.

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