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Salmon 'Tartare' Spread
Appetizer

Salmon 'Tartare' Spread

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse capers, until coarsely chopped, in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add salmon, dill, oil and lemon zest; pulse until salmon is finely chopped and well-mixed. Stir in red onion. Serve with kettle-style potato chips, sesame crackers or toasts. If you assemble the hors d'oeuvres (rather than letting guests make their own), top each tartare-covered toast or chip with a thin slice of lemon, rind and all.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Spiced Olives
Appetizer

Spiced Olives

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a layer of 1/3 of the olives into a 16-ounce jar. Top with 3 slices of lemon and sprinkle with 1/3 of the capers, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Repeat the layers 2 more times.
  2. 2 Pour oil into the jar and chill olives for a couple weeks before serving. Bring olives to room temperature before serving.

By lutzflcat

Hooley's Devil Stuffed Shrimp
Appetizer

Hooley's Devil Stuffed Shrimp

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice shrimp down the back as deep as you can without cutting through, to make a nice opening for stuffing. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the crabmeat, chili sauce, horseradish, hot pepper sauce and capers. Mix in enough of the cream cheese to form a sticky paste.
  3. 3 Stuff the openings of each shrimp with about 1 tablespoon of the crab salad. Sprinkle paprika over the top. Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

By Monkibonz

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear
Appetizer

RITZ "Everything" Bites with Lox and Schmear

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make schmear, combine cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl; stir well to combine.
  2. 2 Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer) so flavors can meld.
  3. 3 To prepare, spread 1-1/2 tsp. schmear on RITZ Everything Cracker and top with cucumber half and piece of smoked salmon.

By RITZ Crackers

Best Tapenade Ever
Appetizer

Best Tapenade Ever

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor or blender, chop green olives, black olives, and artichoke hearts in batches until just spreadable; pour into a mixing bowl. Puree banana peppers and red bell pepper until just spreadable; mix into olive mixture.
  2. 2 Stir in garlic, capers, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil until well blended. Tapenade will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

By Pam R

Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons
Appetizer American

Air Fryer Smoked Salmon Wontons

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream cheese, salmon, capers, and red onion in a bowl. Fill a second small bowl with water.
  2. 2 Working with 6 wonton wrappers at a time, separate them out onto a clean work surface. Place 1 teaspoon of salmon mixture in the center of each wonton. Do not overfill, as the mixture may ooze out.
  3. 3 Dip your finger in the bowl of water, and lightly wet the 4 edges of each wonton wrapper. Gently fold in half diagonally to make a triangle, and seal the edges. Try not to leave excess air in the wonton, which can cause them to burst. Lightly wet the bottom of the triangle, and fold the right side over the middle, then the left side, pressing all edges to seal. Set wontons aside, covered with a damp paper towel, while you finish making the remaining wontons.
  4. 4 Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F (166 degrees C). Generously mist both sides of wontons with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Place as many wontons in the air fryer basket as will fit, without overcrowding.
  6. 6 Air-fry for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool while you cook the remaining wontons in batches. Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.

By France Cevallos

Liz's Pickled Shrimp
Appetizer

Liz's Pickled Shrimp

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook for about 5 minutes, until pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Place the onion and green pepper in a large bowl. Add vegetable oil, ketchup, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and capers. Season with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and hot sauce, and mix until well blended. Place shrimp into the bowl with the sauce, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold.

By KATHLEEN20

The Best Smoked Salmon Dip
Appetizer American

The Best Smoked Salmon Dip

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Process cream cheese in a food processor to soften completely.
  3. 3 Add smoked salmon, capers, green onion, dill, cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and lemon juice. Process the mixture again until creamy and smooth.
  4. 4 Process the mixture again until creamy and smooth.
  5. 5 Transfer dip into a bowl; garnish with additional dill and serve with your favorite crackers.

By Jay

Deb's Tapenade
Appetizer French

Deb's Tapenade

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the olives in a food processor or blender; pulse the olives until slightly chopped; remove to a bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the capers, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and about half of the red bell pepper in the food processor or blender; blend until finely chopped. Add to the olives and mix. Sprinkle remaining red pepper over the mixture.

By Deb S

Mediterranean Tuna Bites
Appetizer American

Mediterranean Tuna Bites

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir Dijon mustard, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil; whisk until dressing thickens slightly. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Place the tuna in a bowl. Lightly fold in tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and capers.
  3. 3 Drizzle dressing over the tuna mixture. Stir gently, trying not to break the tuna into small pieces.
  4. 4 Place a spoonful of tuna onto a pretzel crisp, top with 2 olive slices, and sprinkle with some crumbled feta cheese.

By lutzflcat

Best Hot Crab Dip
Appetizer American

Best Hot Crab Dip

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic, black pepper, and dill. Stir until well mixed. Spoon dip into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until top is crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut the top off the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf and cube the top and the removed pieces so that they may be used for dipping. Spoon hot dip into hollow bread loaf. Serve immediately with bread pieces for dipping.

By JOELLEFLYNN

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
Appetizer Italian

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss eggplant with salt and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let sit, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in celery mixture, tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until caponata is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Season caponata with vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

By rocks_67

Remoulade Sauce à la New Orleans
Appetizer American

Remoulade Sauce à la New Orleans

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together mayonnaise, chili sauce, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire in a medium bowl. Stir in scallions, parsley, olives, celery, capers, and garlic. Season with salt, chili powder, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Cover, refrigerate, and serve chilled.

By COOKINCOWGIRLS

Proper British Fish Cakes
Appetizer American

Proper British Fish Cakes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, capers, shallot, parsley, tarragon, horseradish, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl for tartar sauce and refrigerate until needed.
  3. 3 Add milk and bay leaf to a saucepan and place the pieces of fish over the top. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. As soon as the fish firms up, but before it starts to flake apart, turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes before draining. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add russet potato and boil until tender but not falling apart.
  5. 5 Drain and mash potato in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add parsley, chives, and lemon zest; add 1 tablespoon tartar sauce mixture. Mix until combined.
  6. 6 Flake chilled fish over the top. Mix until combined.
  7. 7 Scoop out ¼ of the mixture and form into a patty. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  8. 8 Dust cakes with flour on both sides. Brush both sides of cakes with beaten egg. Coat in bread crumbs.
  9. 9 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  10. 10 Drain on paper towels.
  11. 11 Serve with tartar sauce and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Cajun Spice Chicken Wings with Remoulade Sauce
Appetizer American

Cajun Spice Chicken Wings with Remoulade Sauce

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare spice rub by combining baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Place wings in a large bowl and toss in 3 tablespoons spice rub. Toss wings with tongs until thoroughly and evenly coated. Transfer to a baking rack set over a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle a little more spice rub over each wing and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. 4 Prepare remoulade sauce by crushing capers in a mixing bowl with the back of a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne, paprika, garlic, green onion, parsley, and lemon juice; whisk to combine. Taste and add salt if needed. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5 Bake wings in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until beautifully browned, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Serve with remoulade sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted Cauliflower with Caper Brown Butter
Dinner

Roasted Cauliflower with Caper Brown Butter

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Trim off the bottom of the cauliflower stem to create a flat surface. Place cauliflower head onto a cutting board with the stem side facing down; cut the cauliflower vertically into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices. Remove any tough stem pieces. Cut the slices into smaller pieces, about the size of florets. Place on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. 3 Roast in the oven for 10 minutes; flip pieces over and roast for 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, cut butter into 4 pieces. Melt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Butter will foam up, then subside. The butter should have a nutty aroma. Stir in garlic and continue stirring for 15 to 20 seconds. Add in capers and lemon pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Spoon brown butter over the roasted cauliflower and serve.

By France Cevallos

Salmon Salad
Lunch

Salmon Salad

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble salmon into a 1-quart bowl, removing any bones or skin.
  2. 2 Mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, celery, capers, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture to salmon and stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Serve salmon mixture on a bed of lettuce leaves.

By jessica

Balsamic Vinegar and Ginger Bok Choy
Dinner

Balsamic Vinegar and Ginger Bok Choy

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate the leaves from the stems of the bok choy. Cut the stems into bite-sized chunks and shred the leaves.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook the bok choy stems in the oil until slightly tender, about 3 minutes; add the water and leaves and cook until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the capers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute more. Sprinkle the vinegar and lemon juice over the bok choy and remove from heat; serve immediately.

By Kara Rhodes Murphy

Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers
Dinner

Spaghetti with Tuna and Capers

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add tuna with oil, capers, and red pepper flakes; heat through.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water for 1 minute less than the package suggests, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta to the pan with tuna and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

By Kim's Cooking Now