Is Creole same as Old Bay?

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asked May 12, 2023 in Recipes by Kingloods (660 points)
Is Creole same as Old Bay?

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answered May 17, 2023 by Glueonhands (4,510 points)
Creole seasoning is not the same as Old Bay seasoning although they are somewhat similar.

Old Bay seasoning is a little more salty with the celery salt as it's main ingredient while the Creole seasoning tends to be spicier with the peppers that are used.

The difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning is in the ingredients as Cajun seasoning includes an array of ground peppers, black, cayenne, and white peppers while the Creole seasoning is more herbal which ingredients that most often contain thyme, rosemary, oregano and paprika.

Creole seasoning is a seasoning made of paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Creole seasoning is used in all kinds of seafood and meat dishes and used when cooking shrimp, fish or chicken and it also goes well in gumbos, soups and stews.

Creole seasoning can also be a good Old Bay substitute if needed.

Cajun seasoning blends are also a good alternative to Creole seasoning if you're looking for a more comparable flavor profile and have that in your spice cabinet.

Both Cajun and Creole seasoning go well on similar dishes, and contain similar flavor profiles in many ways.

The main difference is the spice factor present in the Cajun seasoning, which makes Creole seasoning a great alternative for someone hoping to try their hand at shrimp étouffée, but can't handle the heat.

Creole seasoning is a spice mix commonly used in Creole cooking and it is used to give just about any food an extra kick.

It's made up of garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, oregano, and parsley, among other things.

It's a great choice for proteins, soups, stews, potatoes, vegetables, and more.

Creole seasoning is moderately spicy.

This recipe contains more mild or sweet paprika powder than it does cayenne.

And it is made with or without salt.

If you find yourself in a bind, any Cajun seasoning blend will be a perfect substitute for Creole seasoning, as it has a similar flavor profile of spice mixes and dried herbs.

You can also use some other seasoning brands like Old Bay Seasoning.

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