Description
A bright and tangy Lemon Caper Sauce that’s quick to make and perfect for enhancing fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes with a buttery, zesty flavor and a hint of briny capers.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons jarred capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a small skillet over low heat, melt the unsalted butter gently to avoid browning.
- Cook the Capers and Garlic: Add the drained capers and minced garlic to the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the capers soften.
- Add Lemon Juice and Parsley: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and minced fresh parsley. Season the sauce with kosher salt according to your taste.
- Serve: Use the sauce immediately by drizzling it over your favorite cooked fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes to add a burst of bright and savory flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- The sauce is best served immediately but can be gently reheated.
- You can adjust the amount of capers based on your preference for saltiness and brininess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled or pan-seared seafood and poultry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
