Smoked Paprika Oil

This infused oil is as useful for its delicious smokey taste as for its bold red color.

Smoked Paprika Oil

Makes 1/2 cup of flavored oil.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (pimentón de la vera)

Place the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and add the smoked paprika. Whisk the paprika into the olive oil.

Let infuse for 45 minutes, by which time the paprika should separate from the oil and rest on the bottom of the saucepan. Gently spoon or pour off the oil, passing it through a double layer of cheesecloth if necessary, into a clean container. Reserve to a cool, dark place until ready to serve. Will keep for several weeks.