Description
Lemon Caper Sauce is a vibrant and zesty addition to your culinary repertoire, offering a burst of fresh flavors with every bite. This simple sauce combines the tanginess of fresh lemons with the briny bite of capers, creating an irresistible topping for grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering, this quick recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 large fresh lemons (for juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons capers (brined)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring freshness.
- Zest one lemon and set aside. Juice the two lemons until you have about 1/4 cup of juice; strain out seeds.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter until melted.
- Add minced garlic and capers; sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; mix well to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat, add chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning with salt or more lemon as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg