Wheat Free Cajun Herb Oil
This bold, fragrant oil brings the soul of Cajun cooking down to its purest form — no fillers, no flour, just heat, herbs, and good olive oil doing exactly what they're meant to do. Smoked paprika and cayenne build a slow, smoky warmth, while fresh parsley, chives, and thyme add a bright herbal lift that keeps the whole thing feeling alive. A hit of lemon zest and juice at the end cuts through the richness just enough to make you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. Because it's built entirely from spices, fresh herbs, and extra-virgin olive oil, there's nothing here to worry about on the grain front — no hidden thickeners, no wheat-based additives that sometimes sneak into pre-made seasoning blends. Warming the oil gently with the dried spices is the key move, coaxing out deep flavor before the fresh ingredients go in. Strain it clean, let it rest, and you've got a finishing oil that's equally at home over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, crusty gluten-free bread, or a simple bowl of white beans.
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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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