Mozzarella Slices With Capers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A new addition to the New Year's Eve buffet of appetizers. Adapted from bon appetit magazine, Jan. 2002 issue. Serve these rich and creamy-tasting mozzarella slices with artichoke hearts, salami, olives and with crostini or crackers. Read more . Look for fresh mozzarella at stores that offer a good selection of cheese, in St. Petersburg, that would be Mazzaro's Market!!!! Ingredients:
1 pound fresh water-packed mozzarella, drained, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
2 garlic cloves, peeled, minced or crushed |
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste |
1 long strip of fresh orange or lemon peel |
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons capers, drained well, chopped |
artichoke hearts, canned, drained well |
salami |
imported cured olives for garnish |
Directions:
1. Overlap the cheese slices on a serving platter.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, lemon strip and crushed red pepper.
4. Stir just until the garlic begins to color, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat; stir in the oregano, salt and pepper. Cool completely.
6. Stir in the capers and the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Drizzle the mixture over the cheese slices and garnish them with artichoke hearts, salami and olives.
7. Can be made ahead and refrigerated covered tightly with plastic wrap.
8. Remove from refrigerator at least 1/2 hour before service.
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