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Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
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Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

How to make a quick lemon caper sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Keyword: capers, lemon
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, divided
  • 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a saute (fry) pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add half the butter (1½ tablespoons) and the oil. Heat until the butter melts and the oil is hot.
  • Add the shallot and sauté 2 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add the chicken stock and reduce by half.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and capers.
  • Whisk in the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.