Spicy Oil

NotesThis is great drizzled over grilled vegetables, seafood pastas, or pizza and grilled bread.
CostInexpensive
Total Timea day or more
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Taste and Texturehot & spicy
Type of DishCondiments
Ingredients
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 5 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup hot red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, Combine the oil, jalapeños, pepper flakes, and paprika and bring just to a simmer over medium heat.
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Pour the oil (and flavorings) into a heatproof bowl and let cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
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Strain the oil and keep refrigerated until ready to use. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed jar for up to 10 days–no longer.
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