Lemon Caper Sauce
Lemon caper sauce is a quick, tangy, and flavorful topping made with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and capers. Perfect for fish, chicken, pasta, or roasted vegetables, it’s an easy way to add bright flavor in minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about ½ a lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat until it bubbles gently.
- Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning.
- Pour in wine or broth, simmer 2–3 minutes until reduced slightly and glossy.
- Stir in lemon juice, capers, and zest, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 1–2 minutes more, remove from heat, and finish with parsley if desired. Serve warm over fish, chicken, pasta, or vegetables.