Description
A quick and flavorful Lemon Caper Sauce made with butter, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Perfect for adding a zesty, savory touch to 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 Butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat until fully melted.
- Add Capers and Garlic: Once the butter is melted, add the drained capers and minced or grated garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Finish Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and minced fresh parsley. Season the sauce with kosher salt to taste.
- Serve: Pour the lemon caper sauce over fish, shrimp, or chicken to enhance the flavor of your dish.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can finely chop the capers before adding.
- If you prefer less saltiness, rinse the capers briefly before draining.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- This sauce is best served immediately but can be kept warm briefly on very low heat.
- To keep it dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
