Description
Lemon Caper Sauce is a vibrant, zesty condiment that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. This quick and easy sauce combines the bright acidity of fresh lemons with the briny goodness of capers, making it perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can whip up this flavor-packed sauce in no time, ensuring that every meal bursts with deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Juice the lemons into a bowl to yield about 1/2 cup of juice.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together.
- Add minced garlic and capers; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and season with black pepper; stir to combine and heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Substitute capers with olives for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.