How to Make Lemon Caper Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most versatile and delicious sauces you can have in your culinary repertoire is the Lemon Caper Butter Sauce. This sauce is perfect for a variety of dishes, from seafood to chicken to pasta. It adds a bright, tangy flavor that will elevate any meal to the next level.

The combination of lemon, capers, and butter creates a rich and savory flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. The tartness of the lemon cuts through the richness of the butter, while the capers add a br...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh savory

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
  • Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 595mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 174mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 341mg