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Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

With briny capers, bright lemon, and rich butter, this EASY Lemon Caper Sauce is a winner on seafood, chicken, pasta, and veggies!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon caper sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon shallot minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon flat parsley minced
  • 1/2 cup capers drained

Instructions

  • In a shallow saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the shallot and garlic, softening for 2 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and capers. Use immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg