Macadamia Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant finishing oil brings serious Southern heat to just about anything it touches. Smoked paprika, cayenne, and a duo of dried and fresh herbs bloom in warm olive oil, creating a deeply aromatic base that tastes far more complex than its straightforward process suggests. A bright hit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice stirred in off the heat keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy, balancing the spice with something clean and citrusy. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned oil that looks as impressive as it tastes. Drizzle it over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a simple bowl of pasta and watch it instantly elevate the whole plate. The ingredient list is completely transparent — just pantry spices, fresh herbs, and good olive oil — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in the bottle.
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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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