Into a medium mixing bowl, combine the shallots, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and extra vergin olive oil.
1 shallot, 2 - 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice