Hazelnut Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant finishing oil brings serious Southern heat to your table with nothing more than a handful of pantry spices, fresh herbs, and good olive oil. Smoked paprika, cayenne, and a duo of dried and fresh thyme layer up a deep, smoky warmth that blooms beautifully as the oil gently heats on the stove. The trick is keeping the heat low and patient — just enough to coax the spices into the oil without scorching them, which makes all the difference in the final flavor. A bright finish of lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and chives cuts right through the richness and keeps every drop tasting alive and fresh. Straining the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned oil that looks as impressive as it tastes. Drizzle it over grilled bread, roasted vegetables, seafood, or anything that needs a little lift — it's the kind of condiment that makes people ask what your secret is. Best of all, every ingredient here is straightforward and nut-free by nature, so there's no label-scanning required.
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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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