Tidewater
Organic Seafood Seasoning & Boil
A savory, herbaceous seafood seasoning with hints of celery, garlic, and paprika, plus a mild cayenne kick. Perfect for seafood boils, crab, shrimp, and more – an organic, lower-sodium Old Bay alternative made for coastal flavor lovers.
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Tidewater
Tidewater – Organic Seafood Seasoning & Boil Blend
A Coastal Classic, Reimagined with Clean Ingredients
Tidewater is our organic seafood seasoning inspired by the classic flavors of a Carolina crab boil. Handed down from Outer Banks locals known as “High-Tiders,” this blend is perfect for traditional seafood boils, seafood salads, or simply seasoning cooked shrimp and white fish.
Balanced Flavor with a Gentle Kick
Tidewater leans savory and herbaceous, with just a subtle hint of cayenne to round things out – nothing overpowering, just enough to bring out the best in your seafood.
An Old Bay Alternative You’ll Actually Feel Good About
Whether you're making a Low Country Boil, Frogmore Stew, or looking for a cleaner Old Bay replacement, Tidewater delivers bold coastal flavor without the fillers.
How to Use It
- Add to a seafood boil (about half a pouch per gallon of water)
- Sprinkle on crab, scallops, or cooked shrimp after boiling
- Toss with corn, potatoes, or veggies
- Mix into seafood salad for a zesty pop
- Use as a breading mix for fried fish or chicken
Certified Organic & Versatile
USDA Organic, vegan, and made without preservatives or artificial ingredients. Also great on grilled veggies or poultry – basically anything that could use a little coastal flair.
Sugar Free &
Low Sodium
Just keto friendly clean ingredients
No Junk!
No Fillers!
No anti-caking chemicals, pesticides or mystery spices.
🌱 Clean Ingredients
🌱 Clean Ingredients
At Flavor Seed we strive to provide you with the freshest, safest, Organic, Non-GMO herb and spice blends available.
- Certified USDA Organic
- Certified Kosher
- Non-GMO
- Gluten Free
- Pesticide Free
- Allergen Free
No Junk or Mystery Spices:
- No fillers
- No by-products
- No anti-caking chemicals
- No preservatives
All ingredients are Non-irradiated and steam cleaned, listed on the label, considered Allergen free and mixed with Sea Salt.
🇺🇸 Support Small Business
🇺🇸 Support Small Business
When you shop Flavor Seed, you’re backing a small business on a mission to bring bold, organic seasoning to your table – without the cheap fillers some of the big brands sneak in to cut cost.
Crowd Pleaser for any Party
Tidewater Shrimp Burgers
Make juicy Tidewater Shrimp Burgers with creamy OG coleslaw in just 15 minutes. Perfect for seafood sliders, summer cookouts, or quick weeknight dinners.
Messy but oh so good
Tidewater Bloody Mary with Divine Bovine Rim
A bold, savory Bloody Mary built around Tidewater seasoning for celery-forward balance and seasoned to taste with horseradish, Worcestershire, and hot sauce – finished with a Divine Bovine rim.
Coastal American Classic
Captain George's Fish Stew with Tidewater
This traditional fish stew is simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying. Made with white fish, potatoes, vegetables, and Tidewater seasoning, it’s a time-tested recipe that feeds a crowd and never goes out of style.
Restaurant-worthy
Tidewater Shrimp and Grits
Experience the perfect blend of creamy grits, succulent shrimp, and rich flavors with our unbeatable shrimp and grits recipe. This easy-to-follow guide, packed with expert tips, promises to elevate your dish to restaurant-worthy status.
Tidewater vs. Old Bay
Why Tidewater is the New King of Seafood Seasoning
Let's look at the past, present and future of seafood seasonings with a detailed side-by-side comparison of the two contenders.
How Tidewater Came About
Learn more about hour homage to the Carolina's Coastal Cuisine and why Tidewater is your organic alternative to the most popular seafood seasonings out there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Tidewater and Old Bay?
What’s the difference between Tidewater and Old Bay?
Tidewater is an organic seafood seasoning with a similar coastal flavor profile, but made with clean, fully transparent ingredients. Unlike blends that rely on proprietary recipes, we list every ingredient – no hidden flavors or mystery blends – so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Can I use Tidewater in a seafood boil?
Can I use Tidewater in a seafood boil?
Absolutely! Use about half a pouch (or half a bottle) per gallon of water. It’s perfect for crab boils, shrimp boils, and Low Country boils. Add extra cayenne if you want more heat.
Is Tidewater spicy?
Is Tidewater spicy?
Not really. It has a mild hint of cayenne to round out the flavor, but it’s not hot or overpowering. Great for families and anyone who prefers bold flavor without the burn.
Why is sea salt not organic?
Why is sea salt not organic?
Sea salt isn't considered "organic" in the USDA sense because it's a mineral, not a product of agriculture, and thus doesn't fit the definition of organic food, which focuses on agricultural practices.
What else can I use Tidewater on besides seafood?
What else can I use Tidewater on besides seafood?
Plenty! It’s delicious on corn, potatoes, chicken, fried fish, and even in seafood salad or as a fry breading. It’s versatile enough to use well beyond the boil pot.
