Quick and Easy Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe for Irresistible Meals
This quick and easy lemon caper sauce recipe adds flavor to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the capers and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and let it simmer for another minute.
- Add the parsley, salt, and pepper, then mix well.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite dish.
Notes
- This sauce is great over fish, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For added richness, you can include cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg