What's really in Old Bay is something of a tightly-kept secret. Per the package, this includes a "unique blend of 18 herbs and spices." Copycat recipes suggest the presence of black, white, and red Cayenne pepper as well as hot and smoked paprika, celery salt, dried mustard, and warming spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, all of which make a perfect complement to your next baked salmon meal.
Shrimp salad is a classic for a reason, and this recipe shows why. Juicy shrimp meet Old Bay seasoning, mayo, diced celery, red onion, and lemon for a fresher, brighter take on tuna or chicken salad, with streamlined flavors that let the shellfish shine. Fresh or frozen shrimp both work here. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is all the poaching liquid needs for flavor, but drop in the rinds too so that the lemon zest can perfume the broth even further.