Description
A bright and tangy Lemon Caper Sauce featuring butter, fresh lemon juice, and capers, perfect for drizzling over seafood, chicken, or potatoes to add a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a small skillet or saucepan, gently melt the unsalted butter over low heat to prevent browning.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and drained capers.
- Simmer gently: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook for about 30 seconds to blend the flavors without burning the garlic.
- Finish with parsley and salt: Add the finely chopped parsley and salt to taste, stirring well; then remove the sauce from the heat immediately.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle the sauce immediately over cooked shrimp, fish, chicken, or potatoes for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- To add depth, incorporate dry white wine by adding it to the melted butter, increasing the heat slightly, and letting it boil off for 1-2 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
- You can prepare this sauce up to three days ahead; store it covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright, tangy flavor; bottled lemon juice may alter the taste.
- Adjust the amount of capers based on your preference for saltiness and tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
