Coconut Free Cajun Herb Oil
Bold, smoky, and alive with heat, this Cajun herb oil is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Warm olive oil coaxes the smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme into something deeply fragrant before fresh parsley, chives, and a bright hit of lemon zest get stirred in off the heat. The result is layered and complex in a way that's hard to believe came together in under ten minutes. Many flavored oils on store shelves sneak in coconut-derived carriers or tropical blends, so making your own from scratch with straightforward pantry spices is genuinely the smarter move. Straining out the solids leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned oil that drizzles beautifully over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. Keep a jar on the counter and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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