How to Use Capers

Rinse them. Rinse capers before using them to remove excess salt.

Add them to sauces. Add capers to sauces for a burst of flavor.

Add them to salads. Add capers to salads for a salty crunch.

Add them to pasta. Add capers to pasta dishes.

Add them to fish. Add capers to fish dishes.

Add them to chicken. Add capers to chicken dishes.

Add them to vegetables. Add capers to vegetables.

Use them as a garnish. Use capers as a garnish.

Classic Dishes with Capers

Chicken Piccata. A classic Italian dish with chicken, lemon, and capers.

Pasta Puttanesca. A pasta sauce with tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and capers.

Salad Nicoise. A French salad with tuna, olives, and capers.

Sauce Vierge. A sauce with tomatoes, herbs, and capers.

Tapenade. A spread with olives, capers, and anchovies.

Gremolata. A garnish with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.

In the refrigerator. Store capers in the refrigerator.

In their brine. Keep them in their brine.

In a sealed container. Store them in a sealed container.

For up to a year. They can last for up to a year.

Once opened. Once opened, use them within a few months.

Don’t freeze them. Freezing can affect their texture.