Red Bell Peppers With Capers Tapas Food

BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove stems, seeds and veins, then slice peppers into strips about ⅛-inch wide.
• Make a vinaigrette: Using a mortar and pestle, smash anchovy fillet and garlic into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl, and add red wine vinegar and chopped capers. Stir in olive oil and season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Put sliced peppers in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Add vinaigrette and toss again. Leave for 10 minutes, then taste again and adjust seasoning. (The salad can sit for 15 to 20 minutes without suffering.)
• Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, whole capers, olives and anchovy fillets. Surround with arugula, if using. Sprinkle with oregano, if using.

RED BELL PEPPERS WITH CAPERS-TAPAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a hot large pan.
• Add pepper and cook till softened and slightly charred about 10 minutes.Add garlic and capers cook for 3 more minutes.
• Stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot or chilled.

RED BELL PEPPER TAPAS

Steps:

• Adjust broiler rack to within a 4 inches of heat source.
• Cover broiler pan with foil and preheat broiler.
• Place peppers on hot foil.
• Broil for 15-20 minutes, turning each pepper every 5 minutes until skin is blackened.
• Remove peppers from broiler and place in a brown paper bag.
• Roll top of bag down and set aside for 15 minutes, this steams the skins which makes removing the skin easier.
• Peel peppers by cutting around the stem and twisting it, halve peppers and peel the skin back with a knife.
• Rinse peppers with cold water and remove seeds.
• Slice pepper halves lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips.
• Place pepper strips into a jar.
• Add oregano, garlic and oil.
• Close the lid and shake to blend.
• Allow to marinate an hour.
• We like this served with garlic bread.
• This will keep one week in the refrigerater in jar.
• I haven't tried letting it marinate that long but I bet it would be great.
• Cooking time includes steaming and marinating time.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND ANCHOVY

Steps:

• Roast the peppers: Place each pepper directly on the flames of a stovetop burner or under the broiler as close to the flames as possible. (Alternatively, place the pepper on a hot charcoal or gas grill.) Turning frequently with tongs, allow the skin to blacken and blister all over; About 10 minutes should suffice. Remove from flames, and leave to rest on a plate until cool enough to handle. Ideally, you should cook all the peppers at once rather than one at a time.
• Cut the roasted pepper in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, scrape away and discard seeds. Turn over and scrape away the blackened skin. Wipe with a paper towel, if necessary. Do not rinse - a little char is fine. Leave the pepper halves in one piece or cut into strips 3/4-inch wide. Place in a small bowl, toss with salt and pepper, red-pepper flakes, garlic and a little olive oil. Leave to marinate at least 10 minutes.
• Lay pepper halves or strips flat on a plate and add 3 or 4 anchovy fillets per serving. Garnish with a few capers and olives. Sprinkle with a little more salt and olive oil, and scatter basil leaves over the top.