Description
A bright and tangy lemon caper sauce that complements cooked shrimp, fish, chicken, or potatoes with a buttery, garlicky, and slightly briny 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: Melt the butter in a small skillet or over low heat until fully melted and starting to foam slightly.
- Add flavorings and simmer: Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and drained capers to the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook over low heat for about 30 seconds to meld the flavors.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the finely chopped parsley and season with kosher salt to taste. Remove the sauce immediately from the heat to prevent overcooking.
- Serve: Drizzle the lemon caper sauce over cooked shrimp, fish, chicken, or potatoes and enjoy immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Try it with white wine! Use any dry white wine by adding it to the melted butter. Increase the heat slightly and let it boil off for 1-2 minutes before adding the garlic, capers, and other ingredients.
- Make ahead: This sauce can be prepared up to three days in advance. Cover tightly and keep refrigerated. Reheat gently in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
