Vegan Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant finishing oil brings serious Southern heat to just about anything it touches. Smoked paprika, cayenne, dried oregano, and thyme bloom in warm olive oil, building a deep, spiced base before fresh parsley, chives, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice are stirred in off the heat. That two-step process — warming the dried spices first, then folding in the fresh herbs — is what gives this oil its layered complexity rather than a flat, one-note kick. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Once strained into a jar, it doubles beautifully as a dipping oil for crusty bread or a drizzle over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or grilled corn. Keep a jar on the counter and 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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