Garlic Lemon and Herb Infused Oil for Sauteing
Elevate your cooking with this aromatic Garlic Lemon and Herb Infused Oil—a simple yet flavorful kitchen essential perfect for sautéing vegetables, seafood, or chicken. Crafted with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and fragrant rosemary and thyme, this infused oil delivers a vibrant punch of citrusy, herby goodness in every drizzle. A hint of crushed red pepper flakes can be added for a subtle kick, making it versatile for a variety of dishes. This quick, 20-minute recipe (including prep and cook time) ensures you’ll always have a go-to, gourmet ingredient to enrich your favorite meals. Strain and store it in a bottle to preserve its freshness, and watch your sautéed creations come alive with bold, infused flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces fresh garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 pieces fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 pieces fresh thyme sprigs
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly smash them with the side of a knife to release their flavor.
In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Place the saucepan over low heat and gently warm the oil. Keep the heat low to avoid frying the ingredients, which can cause bitterness.
Allow the oil to infuse for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oil cool to room temperature.
Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve into a clean, dry glass jar or bottle to remove the solids.
Seal the jar or bottle and store the infused oil in a cool, dark place for up to 1 week.
Use the oil as a base for sautéing vegetables, seafood, or chicken to enhance flavors in your cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
