Description
Lemon caper sauce is a vibrant, zesty condiment that enhances any dish with its delightful tang. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and aromatic garlic to create a luscious sauce that pairs beautifully with grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this sauce delivers a refreshing burst of flavor in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for an organized cooking experience.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and rinsed capers, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to achieve your desired flavor balance.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley just before serving.
- Drizzle the lemon caper sauce generously over grilled fish or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce-making
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg