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    Home » Condiments and Sauces » Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

    Published: Jan 5, 2023 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

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    This lemon caper butter sauce recipe is easy and quick to make. A simple, delicious, and versatile lemon caper butter sauce that is great with fish, pasta, or even chicken.

    Drizzle over salmon bites, Tilapia fish, air-fried cod, boiled potatoes, and more.

    a skillet of lemon caper sauce.

    Lemon caper butter sauce recipe

    This simple and delicious homemade lemon caper butter sauce will take your meals to the next level. It is buttery, lemony, rich, and flavorful and would take your fish (pasta, potatoes, or chicken) dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

    It is so simple yet so fancy, it tastes like something that comes out of your favorite restaurant's kitchen. With only a handful of ingredients, you are sure to get an amazing end result full of flavor. It is a simple recipe that is perfect for entertaining or upgrading a weeknight dinner.

    The combination of tangy lemon and briny capers creates a unique flavor profile, while the butter and garlic help deepen and enrich the flavor even further. Plus, the whole thing comes together in minutes making it a great go-to recipe when you’re short on time but not short on culinary creativity.

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    spoon of lemon caper sauce drilling over salmon bites in a bowl.

    What you will need to make lemon caper butter sauce

    To make this delicious homemade lemon caper butter sauce you will need the following handful of ingredients

    Slightly salted butter: sub with unsalted butter

    Capers

    Lemon

    Fresh parsley

    Salt and black pepper

    How to make lemon caper butter sauce

    This recipe is as simple as it gets and you will only spend less than 10 minutes making it.

    Place a skillet on low medium heat, once the pan is hot add butter and melt do keep an eye as the butter doesn't need to brown for this recipe.

    butter melting in a skillet over the stove.

    Add the crushed capers and chopped garlic to the melted butter and stir to combine for about a minute or two or just until the garlic is soft.

    garlic and capers in melted butter in a skillet over the stove.

    Stir in the lemon juice, add chopped fresh parsley and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste if using.

    Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally for the flavor to meld.

    Your lemon caper butter sauce is ready to be served! Enjoy with some freshly cooked fish, pasta, or even chicken.

    How to store

    This sauce is best served immediately while it is warm, however, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

    Reheat in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning/ingredients if need be

    What to serve with

    This sauce is versatile and pairs well with a variety of dishes. Here are a few ideas on what to serve it with.

    Seafood: baked Salmon, broiled salmon, baked cod, garlic butter cod, and shrimp.

    Pasta and gnocchi: pan fried gnocchi, garlic butter pasta or linguini

    Chicken: Roasted chicken thighs or crispy chicken tenders

    Potatoes: Baked sweet potato slices, roasted baby potatoes, mashed potatoes or smashed potatoes.

    Veggies: Cauliflower rice, roasted cauliflower steak, sauteed broccolini and many more

    Can I add white wine to this sauce

    Yes, any good cooking dry white wine will work with this recipe. Add it with the melted butter, increase the heat a tad bit and let it boil off for 1-2 minutes before you proceed to add caper, garlic and the rest of the ingredients.

    lemon caper butter sauce on a spoon.

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    lemon butter caper sauce on a spoon.

    Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

    Ajoke
    This lemon caper butter sauce recipe is easy and quick to make. A simple, delicious and versatile lemon caper butter sauce that is great with fish, pasta or even chicken. Drizzle over salmon bites, air fried cod, boiled potatoes and more.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 3
    Calories 123 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 50 g slightly salted butter
    • 2 Tablespoons caper crushed
    • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice or as needed
    • 1½ Tablespoons garlic chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon parsley finely chopped
    • Salt and black pepper to taste optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place a skillet on low medium heat, once the pan is hot add butter and melt do keep an eye as the butter doesn't need to brown for this recipe.
    • Add the crushed capers and chopped garlic to the melted butter and stir to combine for about a minute or two or just until the garlic is soft.
    • Stir in the lemon juice, add chopped fresh parsley and stir to combine (Season with salt and black pepper to taste if using).
    • Simmer for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally for the flavor to meld. Take it off the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy with some freshly cooked fish, pasta, or even chicken.

    Notes

    This recipe will serve between 2-4 people depending on how you like your sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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