High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, aromatic oil is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches — from crusty bread to grilled proteins to roasted vegetables. Warming the olive oil low and slow with smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme coaxes out deep, layered flavor without scorching a single spice. A finishing stir of fresh parsley, chives, thyme leaves, lemon zest, and lemon juice lifts the whole thing with brightness right before straining. The result is a glossy, vibrant drizzle that tastes far more complex than its straightforward process suggests. Store-bought flavored oils and spice blends are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and additives, but every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — pure, whole, and clean. Whether you're spooning it over fish, dunking sourdough, or finishing a grain bowl, this oil earns a permanent spot on your counter.
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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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