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Spicy Marinated Mozzarella With Oregano And Capers

Offer with artichoke hearts, olives, and salami.

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

12 oz 340gFresh water-packed mozzarella cheese - drained, and
  Cut into 1/4"-thk slices
6 tablespoons 90mlExtra-virgin olive oil
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlDried crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlCoarse salt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons 30mlCapers - chopped

Recipe Instructions

Overlap cheese slices on medium platter.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed pepper and stir just until garlic begins to color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in oregano, salt, and pepper. Cool. Stir in capers and remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Spoon over cheese slices.

This recipe yields 6 appetizer servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, January 2002

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