1. Lemon and Capers Salmon
Ingredients:
– 4 salmon fillets
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 2 tbsp <a href="https://www.neuralword.com/en/article/the-pantelleria-igp-capers-of-bonomo” title=”The Pantelleria IGP capers of Bonomo”>capers, drained
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
1. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down into the pan.
3. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. When flipping the salmon, add the capers and lemon juice to the pan.
5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra capers and lemon wedges on top.
2. Caper and Olive Tapenade
Ingredients:
– 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
– 2 tbsp capers, drained
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Serve the tapenade with crackers, bread, or as a dip for vegetables.
3. Caper and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
– 2 tbsp capers, drained
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, capers, parsley, and onion.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, then pour over the tomato mixture.
3. Toss well to coat the ingredients evenly.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Chicken Piccata
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken breasts
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 tbsp capers, drained
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
– 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 4 tbsp butter
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions:
1. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour until coated.
3. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the capers, lemon juice, chicken broth, and butter to the pan.
5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve.
5. Avocado and Caper Toast
Ingredients:
– 2 slices of bread, toasted
– 1 ripe avocado, mashed
– 2 tbsp capers, drained
– 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Spread the mashed avocado over the toasted bread.
2. Sprinkle the capers, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper on top.
3. Serve immediately for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Incorporating capers into your meals can add complexity and depth to your dishes. Try one of these recipes and discover a new favorite way to use capers in the kitchen.