Description
A bright, lively sauce made with lemon and capers that enhances fish, chicken, vegetables, or pasta in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 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
- Melt the butter and sauté the garlic in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers.
- Remove from heat, stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve, or gently reheat just before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Not ideal for freezing but can be done in small portions for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon sauce, caper sauce, easy sauce, quick sauce, Mediterranean sauce