Capers



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 tbsp (8.6g)
DV %

0.1
--
0.1
1.1
0.1
0
0.4
10.6


Calories: 2
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 0.4g
Fiber: 0.3g
Total Fats: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.2g
Sodium: 254.9mg
*Data provided by USDA

The pungent pickled flower bud of a Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa).


Capers are often found in recipes that also contain white wine, sun dried tomatoes, herring; pickled, anchovy paste, swordfish and scallops


Substitution for 1 tablespoon capers:

1 tablespoon olives

Note: Substitutions are a suggestion only and may not work well with all recipes. Use your best judgment!

See Also
  • Swordfish Steaks with Olives and Capers
  • Chicken Piccata
  • Chicken Paillard
  • Stuffed Chicken Breasts
  • Sauce Remoulade
  • Pork Tenderloin Medallions
  • Caesar Salad
  • Easy Tilapia
  • Scallops with Fettuccini and Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Herring Salad