Lemoncapersauceforchickenorfish Recipes

FISH WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the capers in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse well, and then drain again; pat dry.
• Meanwhile, lightly season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil; let the butter melt completely.
• Add the fillets to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and just barely cooked through. With a spatula, remove to a warmed platter and set aside.
• Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and lemon juice and then raise the heat to medium-high. Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Stir in the capers, parsley, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce over the fillets and serve immediately.

LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
• Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.

CAPER SAUCE FOR FISH

Steps:

• Melt butter.
• Add lemon juice, capers, parsley and seasonings.
• Heat until sizzling.
• Pour over steamed or baked fish.

FISH WITH LEMON, BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess flour. Heat half the butter to foaming over medium high heat in a heavy based pan.
• Cook the fish to your liking and remove to serving plates.
• Add the remaining butter, juice, zest, capers and parsley. Heat for a minute then serve over the fish sharing the capers between the plates.

LEMON CAPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Warm oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts with paper towels to thoroughly dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, using about 1 tsp for each breast.
• Lay chicken in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, gently pressing down on breast to ensure equal browning. Reduce heat to medium. Turn breasts; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove breasts to a serving platter.
• Reduce heat to low; add shallots and capers to skillet. Cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add broth and juice, cook 1 minute, until incorporated and thickened, stirring. Stir in parsley, pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.

LEMON CAPER SAUCE FOR SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until blended and smooth.
• Top over warm salmon cakes.

LEMON CAPER SAUCE FOR CHICKEN OR FISH

Steps:

• Put broth and garlic in skillet and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1-2 minutes til garlic is tender.
• Stir in lemon juice and capers.
• Remove from heat and add butter stir til melted, add parsley.