Brazil Nut Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant herb oil brings the soul of Cajun cooking into a single pour. Smoked paprika, cayenne, dried oregano, and thyme bloom gently in warm olive oil, building a deep, layered heat that store-bought infused oils rarely come close to matching. Fresh parsley, chives, and thyme leaves are stirred in off the heat, keeping their brightness intact, while lemon zest and a squeeze of juice cut right through the richness. The whole thing gets strained to a silky finish — no gritty bits, just pure, glossy, spiced oil ready to do serious work on your table. Drizzle it over grilled proteins, swipe crusty bread through it, or use it as a finishing touch on roasted vegetables and pasta. The ingredient list is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to second-guess labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in from pre-blended spice mixes. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne, black pepper, kosher salt, and celery salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the oil is fragrant and the spices begin to sizzle gently at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the oil smoke or the spices scorch.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spiced oil cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, chives, fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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