Caper Mayonnaise for Seafood or Vegetables
Elevate your seafood and vegetable dishes with this quick and delicious Caper Mayonnaise—a creamy, tangy, and herbaceous dip that comes together in just 10 minutes! Bursting with briny capers, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this versatile sauce is balanced by the fresh herbal notes of chopped parsley and the savory kick of minced garlic. Perfect as a chilled dip for shrimp, crab, or grilled fish, or as a vibrant complement to roasted or steamed vegetables, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful, restaurant-quality condiment. Prepare ahead and let it rest for the ultimate flavor infusion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Capers (drained and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped capers, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add the Dijon mustard and minced garlic, stirring until smooth and well combined.
Fold in the chopped parsley to add a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that capers are naturally salty.
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for seafood like shrimp, crab, or grilled fish, or pair it with roasted or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1712 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
