Courgettes With Capers Food

COURGETTES WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan and add zucchini tossing to coat.
• Add vinegar, mix well cover and cook for five minutes until the courgettes are tender crisp.
• Remove lid and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes until liquid has evaporated
• Remove from heat and capers, parsley and lemon juice.
• Toss to coat and season if desired, serve warm.

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND CAPERS

Steps:

• 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 crushed red pepper flakes; heat through.
• 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 instructs, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
• Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix to combine. Add some of the pasta water and toss lightly until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Sauté onions in oil until transparent.
• Add garlic and continue cooking until onions start browning.
• Add sugar and continue cooking until onions are caramelized.
• Add sherry, capers, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and fresh dill bring to a simmer and simmer 10-15 minutes.
• Add scallops and cook until done. Be careful not to overcook.
• Remove scallops and set aside.
• Add cream and continue cooking until hot.
• To thicken mix cornstarch in a bit of water then add to sauce, cooking until desired thickness is reached.
• To serve. Ladle sauce over noodles and top with scallops. Sprinkle the top of the scallops with parsley and paprika.

BACON, COURGETTE & CAPER ONE-POT PASTA

Steps:

• Put the lardons in a pan and fry over a medium heat for 5 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan and pour off any fat.
• Heat the oil in the same pan and fry the courgette and garlic for 6-8 mins until lightly golden and most of the water has evaporated. Add the tagliatelle and pour in 400ml water. Stir until the pasta nests unravel, then cook uncovered for 7-9 mins, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the capers, lemon zest and juice, pecorino and lardons, adding a splash more water if it looks a little dry. Stir for a few seconds until the cheese starts to melt. Fold in the rocket until just starting to wilt, then serve.

GRILLED COURGETTE & HALLOUMI SALAD WITH CAPER & LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all the dressing ingredients in a bowl with 1 tbsp cold water and season with a pinch of salt. Mix together and set aside.
• Put the courgettes in a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Add a pinch of salt, then toss.
• Heat a griddle pan to high and add the courgettes, cut-side down (it's best to do this in batches). Cook for 4-5 mins until char marks appear and the flesh softens, then flip over and cook for another 3 mins. Remove to a shallow bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat a separate large non-stick frying pan and add the halloumi. Cook for a few minutes until golden on both sides.
• Arrange the courgettes and halloumi on a large plate or platter, then spoon over the dressing.