Fish Free Bright Italian Herb Oil
This vibrant herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley are gently steeped in warm olive oil — two kinds, actually, including a garlic-infused variety that adds quiet depth without any extra prep. A pinch of red pepper flakes and a hit of lemon zest keep the flavor bright and just a little bold. The technique is simple but intentional: warming the oil low and slow coaxes out the herbs' color and fragrance without cooking them into bitterness, leaving you with a gorgeous deep-green drizzle that smells like a summer garden. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden seafood derivatives or anchovy-based additives that sneak into so many store-bought herb oils and dressings. Strain it into a jar, set it on the table with good bread, and watch it disappear.
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8 servings
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the basil and parsley leaves on a cutting board, or bruise them lightly with a mortar and pestle until the leaves are broken down and fragrant — this helps release their color and flavor into the oil.
- 2
Combine the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic-infused olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm until the oil is just hot to the touch and shimmers slightly, about 2–3 minutes — do not let it simmer or smoke.
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