Description
A zesty and flavorful Lemon Caper Sauce that combines the richness of butter, the tanginess of lemon juice, and the briny punch of capers, perfect to enhance fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons jarred capers (drained)
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat until fully liquified.
- Add capers and garlic: Once the butter is melted, add the drained capers and minced or grated garlic to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Finish sauce: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and minced fresh parsley. Season the sauce to taste with kosher salt, adjusting saltiness as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy this lemon caper sauce as a delicious topping over fish, shrimp, or chicken to add bright and savory flavors.
Notes
- Drain the capers well to avoid excess moisture in the sauce.
- Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley if needed, but fresh is recommended for the best taste.
- This sauce can be prepared quickly and served immediately for best flavor.
- Adjust the salt according to your preference since capers add saltiness already.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
