Description
This Lemon Caper Sauce is a bright and tangy condiment perfect for enhancing the flavors of fish, shrimp, or chicken. Made with buttery richness, briny capers, fresh lemon juice, and parsley, it comes together quickly and adds a delightful zest to any dish.
Ingredients
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Sauce 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 Butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat until fully melted but not browned.
- Add Capers and Garlic: Stir in the drained capers and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Finish Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and minced parsley. Season with kosher salt to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Serve: Pour the sauce over your choice of cooked fish, shrimp, or chicken to enhance flavor and add a bright citrusy note.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch but may alter the taste slightly.
- Adjust the amount of capers based on your preference for saltiness and tang.
- This sauce is best served immediately but can be held briefly on very low heat if needed.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 sauce
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
