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Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

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4.4 from 130 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 3/4 cup sauce 1x

Description

This vibrant Lemon Caper Sauce is a tangy and savory condiment perfect for enhancing seafood, chicken, or vegetables. It features a buttery base infused with fresh garlic and zesty lemon juice, balanced by the briny pop of capers and fresh parsley. With options for a smooth, creamy version using an immersion blender, this versatile sauce adds brightness and depth to your dishes.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 Tbsp parsley, finely minced
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: Place the butter in a small skillet and melt it over low heat, ensuring it melts gently without browning.
  2. Infuse Garlic: Add finely minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté gently for about one minute. Avoid browning the garlic; the goal is to infuse the butter with the garlic flavor while softening its raw edge.
  3. Add Lemon Juice and Capers: Whisk in the fresh lemon juice and drained capers into the butter-garlic mixture. Let it simmer gently for another minute to marry the flavors.
  4. Finish with Parsley and Season: Stir in finely minced parsley and add sea salt to taste. This completes the basic lemon caper sauce.
  5. Prepare for Creamy Version: To make a creamy lemon caper sauce, melt butter over low heat in a small skillet as before and sauté garlic gently.
  6. Blend the Sauce: Transfer the warm butter and garlic mixture to a jar. Add lemon juice and use an immersion blender to emulsify the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Final Ingredients: Stir in the capers and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt as needed.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
  • Do not brown the garlic; it should gently infuse the butter.
  • The sauce can be served immediately or slightly warm.
  • The creamy version is ideal for smoother texture and works well as a drizzle or dip.
  • Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator and gently reheat before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon caper sauce, butter sauce, garlic sauce, creamy lemon sauce, seafood sauce, easy sauce

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