Description
A bright, silky sauce bursting with lemon and briny capers—ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemon juice
- Capers
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Lemon zest
- White wine or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium heat until melted and gently bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, not browned.
- Pour in white wine or broth; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Simmer another 2–3 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- This sauce pairs well with fish, chicken, or vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg