Description
A tangy and flavorful Lemon Caper Sauce that is perfect for topping fish, chicken, or vegetables. This versatile sauce is quick to make and adds a burst of Mediterranean-inspired taste to your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Oil: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Liquid and Simmer: Pour in wine or broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping any browned bits. Stir in lemon juice and capers.
- Season and Finish: Season with salt and pepper, simmer until slightly reduced. Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve warm over your choice of protein or vegetables.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, whisk in an extra tablespoon of butter off the heat.
- If desired, for a creamier version, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream after adding lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
