Oats Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant finishing oil brings the soul of Cajun cooking into a single pour. Smoked paprika, cayenne, and a duo of dried and fresh herbs bloom in warm olive oil, creating layers of heat, earthiness, and brightness that feel anything but simple. The lemon zest and juice added off the heat give it a lift that keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy or one-dimensional. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers that sometimes sneak into spice blends and flavored oils. Straining out the solids leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned oil that looks as good as it tastes drizzled over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or a torn hunk of crusty bread. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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