Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe
The Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe is bright and flavorful. It blends tangy lemon juice with briny capers. This sauce is creamy, fresh, and perfect for seafood.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Stir in capers and cook for thirty seconds.
- Pour in broth and let it simmer briefly.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Mix in heavy cream slowly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
- Do not overcook garlic; it turns bitter.
- Drain capers to avoid excess salt.
- Whisk sauce well for a smooth texture.
- Add cream slowly to prevent curdling.