Deep Fried Capers Recipes

FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• 1. Line a plate with several layers of paper towels. 2. Pour evoo in a small sauté pan and place over medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F with a deep fry thermometer. 3. Fry capers in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until they split and are crispy. Transfer crispy capers to prepared plate. Use them to garnish your favorite meat or veggie dishes like our Chicken Piccata. Store at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days. Want recipes like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up now for Jamie Geller's Weekly Newsletter.

FRIED CAPERS - MAGICAL FLAVOR BOMBS FOR YOUR FOOD

Steps:

• Pour oil into small sauce pan to 1/8 inch deep.
• Heat oil until shimmering or 350F.
• Drain capers and dry on paper towels or kitchen towel.
• Add capers to pan without overcrowding, in batches if making a large quantity.
• Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Carefully remove capers from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
• Let rest a few minutes before using. If making ahead, they can stay uncovered at room temperature for several hours.
• To store, keep in covered container at room temperature for several days.

CALAMARI STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
• While the oil heats, stir together the cheese, flour, and pepper in a wide shallow bowl, then lightly beat the egg with water in another wide shallow bowl.
• Dredge 1 calamari steak into the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and transfer to a plate.
• Dredge another steak in flour and dip in egg in the same manner, then sauté the coated steaks over moderately high heat, turning over once for about 1½ minutes until golden.
• Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered. Dredge, dip and sauté the remaining steaks in the same manner, transferring to a platter.
• Pour off the fat from the skillet, then add butter, lemon juice to taste, and capers to the skillet and cook over moderate heat for about 45 seconds just until the butter melts.
• Pour the lemon caper sauce over the calamari steaks and serve immediately. Enjoy!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°; place asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle with 1/2 T olive oil; roll asparagus around until it and pan are lightly coated; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast until tender-crisp and bright green, about 5-8 minutes and plate; meanwhile heat the remaining 2 T oil in a small skillet; deep fry the capers in the oil for 1 minute; transfer capers with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over the asparagus.

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into a medium pot so that the oil comes 3 inches up the sides. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
• While the oil is heating, whisk together the garlic, anchovies, serrano, red wine vinegar, honey, scallions, walnuts and extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl large enough to toss all of the Brussels sprouts. Keep the bowl near the stovetop.
• Working in batches, deep-fry the Brussels sprouts until the edges begin to curl and brown, about 3 minutes. To the last batch, add the parsley and capers (stand back-the capers will pop and sputter!). Give the contents of the pot a stir. When the color of the parsley becomes a deeper, more saturated shade of green, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, remove the contents of the pot with a skimmer and place directly in the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

DEEP-FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Rinse capers in a sieve and transfer to a small bowl. Add enough water to cover capers by 2 inches, then soak 30 minutes. Repeat soaking method.
• Drain and rinse capers, then pat very dry between paper towels.
• Heat oil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer. Fry capers in 2 batches until golden, 30 to 45 seconds per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and return oil to 375°F between batches.
• *Available at specialty foods shops and Dean & Deluca (800-999-0306).

ALL-CRUSTACEAN CANAPéS, GARNISHED WITH DEEP-FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Turn on broiler.
• Mix all ingredients and-if this is 1959-put into scallop shells.
• Run under broiler until brown and shiny, and serve with tiny cocktail forks. If you are less retro, put on any sturdy cracker or black bread.
• Run under broiler. Invariably devoured.
• The capers:
• Rinse capers and soak in fresh water. After 1/2 hour, change water and soak for another 1/2 hour. Remove capers and pat very dry.
• Heat oil and fry capers in 2 batches, until quite crisp and lightly browned, about 30 seconds each.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
• Garnish the above or just serve in a bowl.