Lactose Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, aromatic herb oil is the kind of condiment that quietly transforms everything it touches — crusty bread, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, you name it. Warming the olive oil low and slow with smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme coaxes out deep, layered heat without any scorching, while the finishing stir of fresh parsley, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice keeps it bright and alive. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in any form, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just pure, plant-based flavor from start to finish. Straining out the solids gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned oil that looks as impressive as it tastes. That 30-minute rest at room temperature is worth every second — the spices and citrus settle into the oil and the flavor becomes noticeably rounder and more cohesive. Drizzle it over a bowl of hummus, use it as a dipping oil at the table, or spoon it over seared fish for an instant Cajun-inspired finish. Once you have a jar of this in your kitchen, 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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