Peanut Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant finishing oil brings serious Southern heat to whatever it touches — think crusty bread, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or a simple bowl of pasta that suddenly feels like a whole event. Smoked paprika, cayenne, and a duo of dried and fresh herbs build layers of flavor that store-bought infused oils simply can't match. Gently warming the spices in olive oil coaxes out their depth without burning them, and the hit of lemon zest and juice stirred in off the heat keeps everything bright and balanced. Because it's built entirely from whole spices, fresh herbs, and good olive oil, there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility risks that can make packaged condiments stressful. Straining the solids gives you a beautifully clear, deeply colored oil that looks as impressive as it tastes. Make a jar on Sunday 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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