Simple Lemon Caper Sauce

Simple Lemon Caper Sauce

from thespruceeats.com
15 min

Use this lemon sauce with baked or grilled salmon or tuna, chicken, or turkey cutlets. It's a simple sauce made with fresh lemon, garlic, and butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 4 tablespoons (2-ounces) unsalted butter
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a small skillet or sauté pan over low heat.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, lemon zest and juice, and the capers. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking over low heat for about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped fresh parsley and salt to taste. Stir and remove from the heat.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the warm sauce over cooked shrimp, fish, potatoes, chicken, or turkey and serve immediately. Enjoy.