Description
A bright and tangy Lemon Caper Sauce perfect for drizzling over shrimp, fish, chicken, or potatoes. Made with butter, fresh lemon juice, garlic, capers, and parsley, this sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop for an easy 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, melt the unsalted butter over low heat to gently warm it without browning.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, and capers: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and drained capers. Raise the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer briefly: Continue cooking the sauce on low heat for about 30 seconds to let the flavors meld without overcooking the garlic.
- Add parsley and season: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the finely chopped parsley and kosher salt to taste for freshness and seasoning.
- Serve immediately: Drizzle the warm sauce over cooked shrimp, fish, chicken, or potatoes and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Try it with white wine! Add a splash of any dry white wine to the melted butter and increase the heat slightly. Let it boil off for 1-2 minutes before adding the garlic, capers, and remaining ingredients for extra depth.
- Make ahead: This sauce can be prepared up to three days in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then reheat gently in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop before serving.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain out the capers or finely chop them before adding.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
