Description
A tangy and flavorful Lemon Caper Sauce that’s quick to prepare and perfect for enhancing fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes with a buttery, zesty kick.
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 the 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 or grated garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and minced fresh parsley. Season to taste with kosher salt.
- Serve: Drizzle the sauce immediately over fish, shrimp, or chicken to complement your dish with bright, buttery flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Capers add a salty, tangy element; adjust salt accordingly.
- This sauce is best served fresh and warm.
- Can be made with garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable, but fresh is preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
