Xanthan Gum Free Orange-Ginger Herb Oil
Bright, citrusy, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this finishing oil is the kind of thing that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. Gently warming the olive oil with fresh ginger coaxes out a deep, aromatic base before orange zest steeps in off the heat, layering in that floral citrus note without any bitterness. Straining out the solids leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned oil that gets finished with parsley, thyme, orange juice, and a little heat from red pepper flakes if you're into it. The whole process is completely clean — just real ingredients, no additives, no stabilizers, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding thickening agents. It drizzles beautifully over grilled chicken or fish, roasted carrots, or a warm grain bowl, instantly pulling the whole plate together. Make a small jar and keep it on the counter; you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form around the ginger, about 3–4 minutes. Do not let the ginger brown.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest. Let the mixture steep off the heat for 5 minutes, until the oil is deeply fragrant.
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