Description
This vibrant Lemon Caper Sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful addition perfect for enhancing fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes. Made with melting butter, briny capers, fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant parsley, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare and transforms simple meals into something special.
Ingredients
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Lemon Caper Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons jarred capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a small skillet over low heat, melt the unsalted butter gently to avoid browning.
- Cook the Capers and Garlic: Add the drained capers and minced garlic to the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to infuse and the garlic to become fragrant without burning.
- Add Lemon Juice and Parsley: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and minced parsley. Mix well and season with kosher salt to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm sauce over your favorite fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes to add a bright and tangy flavor boost.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and natural flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- Make sure to drain the capers well to avoid excess moisture in the sauce.
- This sauce is best served immediately but can be kept warm on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Kosher salt enhances the flavors; add gradually and taste as you go.
