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Quick and Easy Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

Quick and Easy Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

This quick and easy lemon caper sauce is perfect for finishing sautéed fish or grilled chicken cutlets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • Sauté pan

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ounces
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons capers drained
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter in a small skillet or sauté pan over low heat.
  • Add 1 small clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons capers (drained). Bring to a simmer and continue cooking over low heat for about 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley and salt to taste. Stir and remove from the heat.
  • Drizzle the warm sauce over cooked shrimp, fish, potatoes, chicken, or turkey and serve immediately.

Notes

This sauce can be made up to three days ahead of time if covered and kept in the refrigerator. Store any leftovers similarly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sauceCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgVitamin C: 1mg
Keyword caper sauce, easy recipes, fish sauce, lemon sauce, quick recipes, sauce recipes
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