Shellfish Free Pumpkin Seed Herb Crunch
Toasted, spiced, and finished with bright herbs, this crunchy little snack punches way above its weight. Raw pumpkin seeds hit a dry skillet until they pop and turn golden, then get tossed with garlic-infused olive oil, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and a whisper of cayenne for a flavor combination that's smoky, warm, and just a little bit addictive. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a generous handful of flat-leaf parsley and thyme round everything out with a herby, citrusy lift that keeps each bite feeling fresh. For anyone navigating shellfish allergies, this kind of snack is a genuine win — no hidden seafood derivatives, no ambiguous sauces, just clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. It works beautifully as a salad topper, a soup garnish, or something to set out in a bowl when people are hovering around the kitchen waiting for dinner. The whole thing comes together in one skillet with barely any cleanup, which makes it as practical as it is delicious.
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4 servings
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds in a single layer and toast, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn golden, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly.
- 2
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the seeds. Add the cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne, then stir with a wooden spoon until the seeds are evenly coated.
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