Description
This tangy and buttery Lemon Caper Sauce is a quick and flavorful addition to elevate fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes. Made with simple ingredients like butter, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, it’s ready in just 10 minutes and adds a bright, savory punch to any meal.
Ingredients
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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, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully melted but not browned.
- 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 until the garlic is fragrant and the capers are heated through.
- Add Lemon Juice and Parsley: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and minced fresh parsley. Season the sauce with kosher salt to taste and mix well.
- Serve: Drizzle the lemon caper sauce over your favorite fish, shrimp, or chicken dishes and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the capers.
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce briefly but it is traditionally left chunky.
- This sauce pairs exceptionally well with pan-seared or grilled seafood and poultry.
- Can be made ahead and gently warmed before serving.
