Product Snapshot – Crespo Caperberries

Crespo is a well-known Mediterranean food brand specialising in pickled products, such as olives and capers. They’re especially known for their authentic Mediterranean flavour, good quality brining and widespread availability in supermarkets.

The caperberries from Crespo are harvested from caper bush, and are the fruit of the plant (whereas capers are the flower buds). They have a briny, tangy flavour with a slightly crunchy texture and are often a similar size to olives.

Key Features of Crespo Caperberries:

Pickled in brine (typically water, vinegar and salt)
Often sold in jars, preserved similar to olives
Mildly tangy, slightly lemony flavour with a crisp bite
Larger and less intense than regular capers

How to use Caperberries:

Serve whole on antipasto platters
Use as a garnish for martinins
Chop into salads, pasta dishes or sauces
Pair with grilled fish, meats or cheese boards

Recipe Idea – Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Caperberries & Lemon Butter Sauce:

Ingredients:

2 sea bass fillets (skin on)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
8-10 Crespo Caperberries (whole or sliced in half)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish
- Pat the sea bass fillets dry with kitchen paper
- Season both sides with salt and pepper
2. Pan-Sear the Sea Bass
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat
- Place the sea bass fillets skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crisp
- Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and cooked through
- Remove and set aside, keeping warm
3. Make the Lemon Caperberry Butter Sauce
- Lower the heat and add the butter to the pan
- Once melted, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds
- Add the lemon juice, zest (if using) and caperberries
- Cook gently for 1 minutes and stir to combine
- Stir in chopped parsley (optional)
4. Serve
- Plate the sea bass and spoon the sauce over the top
- Serve with roasted baby potatoes, steamed greens or a light salad

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