Lupin Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant oil brings the soul of Cajun cooking into a single pour — smoky paprika, cayenne heat, dried oregano and thyme, all bloomed gently in good olive oil until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. A quick finish of fresh parsley, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice lifts the whole thing with brightness that balances the spice perfectly. The technique is simple but smart: warming the spices in oil coaxes out their depth without scorching, and straining everything at the end leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned result. Bottled Cajun seasonings and flavored oils can be surprisingly tricky territory, often packed with fillers or blended on shared lines — making this from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. Drizzle it over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a bowl of pasta and watch it transform whatever it touches. It keeps beautifully in a sealed jar, so a single batch goes a long way through the week.
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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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