Description
Brighten up your meals with this Simple Lemon Caper Sauce, a refreshing blend of zesty lemon and savory capers. In just ten minutes, you can elevate grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables to gourmet status. With only five simple ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinner parties. Your taste buds will thank you for this burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons caper berries (drained)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Zest lemons to yield about 1 tablespoon of zest and juice them to get ¼ cup.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the capers and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon zest and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg