On 3/24/2013 11:41 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:40:24 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> On 3/23/2013 9:43 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>> I looked for my tin of Old Bay. ? Must have given it to the
>>> grandchildren for storing fossils or other treasures. Old Bay is for
>>> yankees - that is - everyone living north of Florida. The rest of us
>>> use the real thing which is made by Zatarain's. 'They say' they play
>>> jazz in their kitchens so the seasonings come out just right. I
>>> believe. Polly
>>
>> When steaming blue crabs, it has to be Old Bay. Zatarains is good for
>> shrimp and crawfish, though I find it a bit too salty for my taste.
>
> How much do you use? Salt is never an issue, AFAIC.... but I don't
> steam, I boil (with lemons).
>

If I use the same amount of Zaterains to boil shrimp as I would use Old
Bay, the Zaterains is too salty. I switched back to Old Bay. I think
it's a bit less overpowering to the shrimp, as well. You many recall I
am not a fan of hot pepper.

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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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