Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Name: Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon capers; 0.5 teaspoon butter; 2 lemons, juiced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cold butter; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh savory

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This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sautéed fish, like sole.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on July 10, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

1

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

269	Calories
26g	Fat
25g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 16g	80%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 595mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 174mg	871%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 341mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.