Description
This Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe is a quick and zesty addition to elevate your meals in just five minutes. The bright acidity of fresh lemon juice combined with the briny burst of capers creates a delightful sauce that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or pan-seared fish. With only six simple ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether drizzled over pasta or used as a salad dressing, its fresh flavors will brighten any dish. Enjoy a taste of Mediterranean flair in your home kitchen with this easy-to-make sauce!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons jarred capers (drained)
- 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat until liquid.
- Add 2 tablespoons of drained capers and 1 clove of minced garlic to the skillet and simmer for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of minced parsley. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Drizzle the sauce over your choice of grilled chicken, pan-seared fish, sautéed shrimp, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg