Description
Zesty lemon caper sauce brings Mediterranean sunshine to simple seafood dishes, elevating classic recipes with tangy brightness. Elegantly blending citrus notes and briny capers, this sauce promises a quick culinary escape you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil together in a medium skillet over medium heat, allowing the butter to become frothy and completely liquefied.
- Introduce minced garlic to the hot mixture, gently sautéing until its aromatic essence releases without developing any brown coloration.
- Cascade white wine or chicken broth into the skillet, stirring continuously and permitting the liquid to simmer and concentrate its flavors for several minutes.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice, briny capers, and vibrant lemon zest into the developing sauce, seasoning generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Allow the ingredients to meld and dance together for an additional minute, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- For an optional burst of freshness, gently fold in finely chopped parsley, lifting the sauce’s brightness.
- Transfer the warm, luminous sauce immediately over your chosen protein or vegetable, ensuring it cascades delicately and creates a tantalizing culinary experience.
Notes
- Select butter with high fat content for richer, more luxurious sauce texture and deeper flavor development.
- Consider using freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled for brighter, more vibrant citrus notes that enhance overall sauce complexity.
- Use kosher or sea salt for better seasoning control and more nuanced flavor compared to regular table salt.
- For dairy-free alternative, replace butter with olive oil or plant-based butter substitute to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg