Best 4 Lemon Caper Butter Sauce Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile lemon caper butter sauce, a delectable condiment that elevates any dish to new heights of flavor. This tangy, savory, and herbaceous sauce is a symphony of bright lemon, piquant capers, and rich butter, coming together to create a taste experience that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're grilling succulent seafood, roasting tender chicken, or sautéing crisp vegetables, this sauce adds an irresistible zest that will leave you craving more. Discover the endless possibilities of this versatile sauce as we present three distinct recipes, each showcasing its unique ability to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary creations.
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LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE
This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sauteed sole.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FISH WITH LEMON, BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE
I've been making this "sauce" to serve over fish for years. I like it over simple pan fried fish, but you could serve it over crumbed fish too.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Sauces
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess flour. Heat half the butter to foaming over medium high heat in a heavy based pan.
- Cook the fish to your liking and remove to serving plates.
- Add the remaining butter, juice, zest, capers and parsley. Heat for a minute then serve over the fish sharing the capers between the plates.
PORK SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE
This is an amazing and tasty pork dish. It can be as easy or as difficult as you want to make it. I've changed it up a bit to make it much simpler and less time consuming. As well, I adjusted the sauce in order to thicken it up a bit, yet keep the rich buttery lemony flavor. I like to serve this with steamed carrots and pork...
Provided by Pj Brearley
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Season pork with salt and pepper. (or any of your favorite seasonings to taste)
- 2. Dredge in 1/2 c. flour. (Reserving the other 1 T. for the sauce, later)
- 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- 4. Cook the pork chops 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a warm plate. (Do not cover. This will cause the breading to get soft). I heat my oven and then shut it down so that it is slightly warm and place the plate of pork chops in the oven.
- 5. Drain excess oil from skillet, except for approximately 1/2 tablespoon.
- 6. Replace pan back on the stove top and add 1 T. butter and 1 T. flour to the reserved oil in pan. Stir until combined.
- 7. Add the white wine and lemon juice, stirring constantly. Cook, while stirring, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- 8. Add the capers and the remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring slowly to incorporate.
- 9. Serve with the sauce over the chops or on the side. It's all a matter of preference. (I like mine over my chops. D.H. likes his on the side.)
- 10. Top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color.
GRILLED SEA BASS WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE
This is amazing tasting sauce just the right balance of creamy, salty, and sour.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Seafood
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. On a grill or grill pan. Cook the fish until no longer pink but still flaky. Turning to get good grill marks.
- 2. To make the sauce In a small saucepan add the lemon juice, vinegar, and shallots Cook until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.
- 3. Add the butter one pat at a time whisking constantly until melted and creamy looking. Stir in the capers, parsley and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- 4. Place the sauce on the plate then top with fish fillet. Sprinkle a little lemon zest on top
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice provides a brighter, more vibrant flavor than bottled lemon juice.
- Choose capers of good quality: Look for capers that are firm and green, with no brown spots.
- Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the sauce.
- Do not boil the sauce: Boiling the sauce will cause the butter to separate.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed: The sauce should be balanced, with a bright lemon flavor, a slight salty flavor from the capers, and a rich buttery flavor.
Conclusion:
Lemon caper butter sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is quick and easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time. The bright lemon flavor, the slight salty flavor from the capers, and the rich buttery flavor make this sauce a perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken, pork, or vegetables.
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