White Wine Shallots Sauce with Lemon and Capers
Elevate your culinary creations with this velvety White Wine Shallots Sauce with Lemon and Capers—a perfect balance of bright, tangy, and savory flavors. This elegant sauce combines the sweetness of sautéed shallots with the acidity of dry white wine and freshly squeezed lemon juice, beautifully complemented by the briny pop of capers. A touch of heavy cream adds richness, while fresh parsley provides a light, herbaceous finish. Quick and versatile, it’s ready in just 25 minutes and pairs seamlessly with seared scallops, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. Ideal for entertaining or enhancing weeknight dinners, this gourmet sauce is a must-try for anyone who loves refined, restaurant-quality flavors at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 0.5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for richness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the finely minced shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, making sure it does not burn.
Deglaze the pan by pouring in the dry white wine. Increase the heat slightly and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce the liquid by half.
Add the vegetable or chicken stock and continue simmering for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the lemon juice and capers. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
If using, add the heavy cream at this stage and stir until fully incorporated. Cook for 1-2 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Serve immediately over your dish of choice, such as seared scallops, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 331 mg | 7% | |
*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.
