Fructose Free Cajun Herb Oil
Bold, smoky, and alive with heat, this Cajun-spiced finishing oil is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches. Warm olive oil coaxes the best out of smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme, creating a deeply fragrant base before fresh parsley, chives, and a bright hit of lemon zest and juice are stirred in off the heat. The result is layered and complex in a way that feels far more effortful than it actually is. For anyone managing fructose intake, this recipe is a genuine win — every single ingredient here is naturally free of fructose, with no onion, garlic, honey, or high-fructose additions hiding anywhere in the list. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned oil that looks stunning pooled on a plate or drizzled over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. 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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