Thursday, July 23

Fried Capers

I don't normally fry food that often, but when I saw this floating around online I couldn't resist. Apparently, capers turn into delicate flowers bursting with lemon goodness when fried. Did you know that? Its looks so cool!  I usually use capers as a garnish for chicken, but this opens up a whole new caper-friendly world! Imagine the possibilities — a garnish on a salad, pasta, topped on bruschetta or goat cheese crostini's, or just on its own beside a chilled glass of wine. These bursting nuggets are a perfect crunchy addition to any dish, so lets get to fryin'!

Fried Capers
Canola oil
Capers, however many you want

1 Soak capers in water for 30 minutes.
2 Drain capers and pat very dry with paper towels.
3 Heat about 1/2 an inch of oil in a small saute pan until almost smoking.
4 Drop a handful of capers into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.
5 Remove crispy capers with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.


29 comments:

  1. SomaJuly 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Wow I have never heard of fring capers! Trying to imagine how they are going to be like ....

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  2. KarineJuly 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Frying capers! Interesting.. I have never thought about. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Christo GonzalesJuly 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    cool....you are right - the possibilities are endless

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  4. KerstinJuly 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    How cool - looks like something you'd get in a fancy restaurant :)

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  5. Rosa's Yummy YumsJuly 24, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Those must taste wonderful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  6. katieJuly 24, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    OMG... I made these tonight! I am making my own "tonno", poached tuna packed in oil, mario batali style. They went swimmingly.

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  7. ♥peachkins♥July 24, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    First time I heard of fried capers...These sounds wonderful..

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  8. graceJuly 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    what a nifty phenomenon! yep, they’d be a great garnish or accent to a main dish, but i’ll bet they’d be a great snack too—-great find!

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  9. Creative Classroom CoreJuly 24, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I LOVE capers! This looks so tasty!

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  10. Kerry MaffeoJuly 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Frying capers? I'd never have thought of that...sounds awesome though. Your site is fantabulous! Great job...it's making me very hungry :-)

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  11. LisaJuly 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I love fried capers and I love your blog! Just found you via Pink of Perfection.

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  12. PamJuly 24, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I did not know that! I am excited to try frying capers - thanks for the great tip.

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  13. ReginaldJuly 24, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I have just 5 words

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    so...

    lute...

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    fabulous!

    I will def give this a try.

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  14. FaithJuly 24, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, I never knew capers opened into flowers when fried (it makes perfect sense, though!)...great tip! I've got to try this!

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  15. Winchester ManorJuly 24, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Hi Sweet Zoe!

    Do you know that I had capers for the fist time the other night? Crazy right? I loved them...I have to try this!

    Hug to you,
    Karyn

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  16. maybelles momJuly 24, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    we put them on a salad that had roasted winter squash last year after eating them in a restaurant. delicious, no?

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  17. ~~louise~~July 24, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Oh my goodness! I picked some nasturtium buds (sometimes called poor man's capers:) just this morning. I was going to pickle them but now that has all changed. I'm going to "fry them up" as you have so kindly shared and add them to the Tabbouleh Salad I'm bringing to my sister's tomorrow! Thanks, Zoe:)

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  18. Chef FrescoJuly 24, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Whoever thought of frying capers?! We have lots of those guys that would be perfect for this recipe!

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  19. My comfort food networkJuly 24, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    What fun with capers! I immediately thought of some pan fried fish, with some cheesy sauce and some fried capers to garnish...hmm yummm!

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  20. TimJuly 25, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I think it was a Thomas Keller recipe that I first made these for — they're great aren't they?

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  21. JoanneJuly 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I have a serious caper addiction. They add such great flavor to everything. I will have to try this!

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  22. nora@ffrJuly 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    gerat tip. this is awesome!! a must try soon.

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  23. Ingrid_3BsJuly 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    I hadn't seen these. They look good and so cute! AND guess what I just bought a new bottle of capers! Can't wait to give 'em a try!
    ~ingrid

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  24. LK- Healthy DeliciousJuly 26, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    I love fried capers!!! In pasta tossed with goat cheese and lemon zest... YUM.

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  25. test it commJuly 26, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Fried capers as a garnish is a great idea!

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  26. Nutmeg NannyJuly 27, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I have never been a fan of capers but fried might be a different story...

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  27. DesereeAugust 13, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    What a great idea! I just recently discovered how much I love capers. I particularly love them with salmon, but I have never thought of them fried. I will definitely be trying this. Thank you!

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  28. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    I had these on a caesar salad in a high end resturant and came home to look up how the chef made them... they were crispy and fun. thanks for the recipe!

    Michael, Victoria BC Canada

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  29. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Hi, thx for the recipe! I tasted these for the first time this summer (don't usually like capers as I find them tooo salty) and they were sooo good!!!
    I am curious how long after you make these can you keep them? I would like to use them for a cocktail party but would like to do as much ahead of time as possible....
    Thx :)

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