Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce
Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce balances bright citrus with a briny pop from crushed capers, rounded by a velvety butter finish. A hint of fresh savory and black pepper adds herbal depth and gentle warmth. Spoon it over pan-seared fish, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables when you want a silky, restaurant-style touch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Lightly crush the capers in a small bowl using the back of a spoon.
- 3
Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it foams and turns golden; sauté the capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the lemon juice, bring it to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid reduces by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Take the skillet off the heat.
- 4
Add the cold butter and savory to the lemon mixture, stirring constantly until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is glossy and thick, about 1 minute.
- Calories 89.04 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 21.64 g 8%
- Total Fat 2.28 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 462.6 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 8.43 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 7.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.07 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 305.94 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 5.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 117.63 mg Good Source 131%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Butter Finishing Sauce is made with 5 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Capers, Dried Savory, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 89.04 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Capers, Dried Savory, Lemon, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce healthy?
- Lemon-Caper Butter Finishing Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 89.04 calories and 0.17 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 462.6 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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