Description
Silky lemon caper sauce elevates simple proteins with Mediterranean flair. Zesty notes of citrus and brininess create a quick, elegant finishing touch you’ll crave alongside fish, chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) jarred capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Delicately liquefy butter in a skillet over gentle, low-temperature heat until completely transformed into a smooth, silky liquid.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce capers and garlic into the molten butter, allowing them to dance and release their intense aromatics for approximately one minute, creating a fragrant base for the sauce.
- Brightening the Sauce: Remove skillet from heat and swiftly incorporate fresh lemon juice and vibrant parsley, whisking the ingredients into a harmonious, zesty blend that awakens the palate.
- Seasoning Refinement: Delicately balance the sauce with a precise sprinkle of kosher salt, fine-tuning the flavor profile to achieve a perfect harmony of tangy and savory notes.
- Culinary Presentation: Cascade the warm, luminous sauce over selected proteins such as delicate white fish, succulent jumbo shrimp, or tender chicken breasts, transforming an ordinary dish into a gourmet experience with its bright, citrusy essence.
Notes
- Balance Heat Carefully: Low, steady temperature prevents butter from burning and ensures smooth sauce texture.
- Timing Matters: Simmer capers and garlic precisely 60 seconds to maximize flavor without scorching ingredients.
- Freshness is Key: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely chopped parsley for maximum bright, zesty taste profile.
- Quick Finishing Technique: Remove skillet from heat before adding lemon juice and parsley to preserve delicate herb flavors and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg