Best 4 Caper Parsley Sauce Recipes

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A traditional French sauce with Italian roots, caper parsley sauce or salsa verde, is a zesty condiment combining the flavor of fresh parsley, the salty tang of capers, and the sharpness of anchovies, with the additional piquancy of garlic, shallot, and lemon juice. A vibrant green sauce, this sauce is commonly used to accent a variety of dishes, including boiled or steamed vegetables, grilled or roasted meats and poultry, and even fish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALSA VERDE (CAPER AND PARSLEY SAUCE)



Salsa Verde (Caper and Parsley Sauce) image

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Herb     Mustard     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Shallot     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons capers, preferably packed in salt, or drained bottled capers
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • If using capers packed in salt, in a small bowl soak in water to cover by 2 inches for 15 minutes and drain. In a food processor combine all ingredients except vinegar and finely chop. Salsa verde may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salsa verde to room temperature before proceeding. Just before serving, stir in vinegar.

CAPER-PARSLEY SAUCE



Caper-Parsley Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Fish     Garlic     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons drained capers
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, halved

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients in processor until coarse puree forms. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

PUNGENT PARSLEY AND CAPER SAUCE



Pungent Parsley and Caper Sauce image

This irresistible sauce is a variation of Italian salsa verde, which is often served with cold meat. This sauce also goes well with grains, vegetables and fish, or it can simply be spooned onto bread.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce Italian or French bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed
1 cup, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon mint or basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers
1 hard-boiled egg yolk
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the bread and vinegar, and toss together. Let sit for 10 minutes, then tear the bread into small pieces.
  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic. Once it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the processor and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the herbs to the processor, and pulse several times until contents are finely chopped. Add the bread, capers and egg yolk to the bowl, and turn on the processor for about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides, then turn on again and add the olive oil in a slow stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED EGGPLANT, GRAPE TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD WITH AMAZING BASIL, PARSLEY, AND CAPER SAUCE



GRILLED EGGPLANT, GRAPE TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD WITH AMAZING BASIL, PARSLEY, AND CAPER SAUCE image

Categories     Vegetable     Low Carb

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium-sized Japanese or Asian Eggplants
olive oil, for brushing eggplants
salt and fresh-ground black pepper for seasoning eggplants
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup crumbled Feta (or more)
Sauce Ingredients:
(This makes much more sauce than you need for the salad, but it's good on any type of grilled meat, grilled vegetables, or sliced tomatoes. The sauce will keep more than a week in the fridge.)
2/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup parsley leaves (flat or curly)
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
1 T Dijon mustard
3 T capers
2 T fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. (You can only hold your hand there for a few seconds at that heat.) Wash the eggplants if needed and cut off both ends. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, brush both sides with olive oil, and season the cut side with salt and pepper Lay eggplants on the grill cut side down, and cook until you see nice grill marks (about 5-7 minutes.) Turn eggplants and cook about 5 minutes more on the other side, or until eggplant is softened and nicely browned. Remove eggplant to a cutting board to cool. Make the amazing sauce while the eggplants cool. If needed, wash and spin dry the basil and parsley leaves. Slice the garlic cloves, then use a food processor fitted with a steel blade to chop the basil, parsley, and garlic. Add the Dijon, capers, and lemon juice and process until ingredients are well blended; then add the olive oil and process about 30 seconds more. Cut grape tomatoes in half. When eggplant is cool enough to handle, cut it into slices about 1 inch thick. Gently combine the eggplant and tomato halves in a bowl and stir in enough sauce to coat the ingredients (about 1/4 cup). Stir in the crumbled Feta and serve salad warm or at room temperature. Even though tomatoes are best when they haven't been refrigerated, this was not bad after it had been the fridge overnight. It didn't last much longer than that though.

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful caper-parsley sauce, use fresh herbs and capers. Chop the parsley and capers finely to release their flavors.
  • Use high-quality olive oil for the best taste. Extra virgin olive oil is a good choice.
  • If you don't have white wine vinegar, you can use lemon juice instead. However, white wine vinegar will give the sauce a more complex flavor.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Caper-parsley sauce is a versatile condiment. It can be served with fish, chicken, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Caper-parsley sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can add flavor to a variety of dishes. With its bright, tangy, and briny flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful sauce, give caper-parsley sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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