Fish Free Moroccan-Spiced Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a cloud of fresh herbs come together in an olive oil that smells absolutely incredible and makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon are gently bloomed in garlic-infused oil, building a deep, layered base before the fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and zest are stirred in at the end for a hit of color and brightness. The technique of warming the oil low and slow — just enough to coax out the garlic's fragrance without browning it — is a small step that makes a genuinely big difference in the final flavor. Many flavored oils and condiments at the store sneak in fish-derived ingredients like anchovy paste or Worcestershire, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled flatbread, grain bowls, or a simple piece of crusty bread and watch it disappear fast. It's the kind of condiment that quietly becomes a staple in your kitchen.
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8 servings
For the oil base
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
Spice blend
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp fine salt
Fresh herbs
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground coriander, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and fine salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
- 2
Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan and add the crushed garlic cloves. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form steadily around the garlic, about 4–5 minutes — do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat.
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