Instructions: With a vegetable peeler, remove six 2 inch strips zest from a lemon and finely chop. Halve lemon and squeeze enough juice to measure 4 teaspoons, or to taste. In a food processor combine capers, zest, juice, parsley, raisins, shallot, water and pepper. With motor running, add oil in a stream and puree until smooth. Season pesto with salt if necessary.

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