Description
A bright and tangy Lemon Caper Sauce perfect for elevating fish, chicken, or vegetables. Made with butter, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, and tangy capers, this Mediterranean-inspired sauce is quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Olive Oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, releasing a savory aroma.
- Add Lemon and Broth: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and the chicken broth or white wine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce.
- Add Capers and Parsley: Stir in the drained capers and chopped parsley, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
- Final Simmer: Simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for the flavors to combine fully, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve the lemon caper sauce warm over fish, chicken, or vegetables, enhancing your dish with zesty, briny notes.
Notes
- For a richer, creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
- This sauce pairs exceptionally well with salmon, grilled chicken, or roasted asparagus.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
