Caper Sauce
Transform your meals with this zesty, creamy Caper Sauce, an irresistible blend of bold flavors perfect for elevating seafood, chicken, or roasted vegetables. This elegant yet easy-to-make sauce combines the richness of butter and heavy cream with the brightness of lemon juice and capers, creating a harmonious balance that’s both tangy and savory. Aromatic shallots, garlic, and white wine form the base of this velvety-smooth sauce, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is a must-try for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether drizzled over pan-seared fish or stirred into pasta, this recipe will bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Shallot
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 cup White wine
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons, drained and rinsed Capers
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble.
Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour the white wine into the saucepan and increase the heat to medium-high. Scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze and let the wine simmer for 4-5 minutes until reduced by half.
Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth and capers, and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Lower the heat to medium, add the lemon juice and heavy cream, and stir well. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped parsley.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve immediately over your favorite dish, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
