Best Caper Butter Sauce Recipes

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.

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.

SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with foil; brush with olive oil.
• Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
• Bake until salmon flakes easily, about 20 - 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan, simmer shallots, vinegar and wine until shallots are soft and very little liquid remains.
• Add the butter and 2 tablespoons water, whisking constantly over high heat until the butter is melted and incorporated.
• Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest.
• Serve over the salmon.

SOLE MEUNIERE WITH BROWNED BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Season fillets with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in each of 2 large saute pans.
• Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Place fillets in saute pans and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove fillets from pans and transfer on to a platter, sprinkle with parsley. Cover with foil.
• Remove remaining butter from one of the skillets and add the fresh butter. Heat until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and capers. Pour sauce over fish and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

PORK SCALLOPINI WITH BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Slice the pork tenderloin into ½ inch slices on a diagonal.
• 2. Pound thin between plastic wrap with a meat mallet.
• 3. Sift together the flour and salt.
• 4. Lightly dredge the pork and shake off any excess flour.
• 5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• 6. Cook the pork 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and transfer to a warm plate.
• 7. Wipe out skillet.
• 8. Heat a tablespoon of butter in skillet.
• 9. Add the capers, white wine and lemon juice.
• 10. Allow to reduce just a little before adding the final tablespoon of butter.
• 11. Mix slowly to incorporate and remove immediately from the heat.
• 12. Spoon the sauce over the pork and serve.

PORK SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Season pork with salt and pepper. (or any of your favorite seasonings to taste)
• 2. Dredge in 1/2 c. flour. (Reserving the other 1 T. for the sauce, later)
• 3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• 4. Cook the pork chops 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a warm plate. (Do not cover. This will cause the breading to get soft). I heat my oven and then shut it down so that it is slightly warm and place the plate of pork chops in the oven.
• 5. Drain excess oil from skillet, except for approximately 1/2 tablespoon.
• 6. Replace pan back on the stove top and add 1 T. butter and 1 T. flour to the reserved oil in pan. Stir until combined.
• 7. Add the white wine and lemon juice, stirring constantly. Cook, while stirring, until the sauce starts to thicken.
• 8. Add the capers and the remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring slowly to incorporate.
• 9. Serve with the sauce over the chops or on the side. It's all a matter of preference. (I like mine over my chops. D.H. likes his on the side.)
• 10. Top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color.

SOLE MEUNIERE WITH BROWNED BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Season flour with salt and pepper to your preference, then dredge fillets in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in a large saute pan. When heated, place fillets in pan and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove fillets from pan and transfer to a platter; sprinkle with parsley, then cover with foil.
• Remove remaining butter from the skillet and add the fresh butter. Heat until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and capers. Pour sauce over fish and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

CAPER AND TOMATO BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the shallots and wine. Season with salt and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture reduces by half. Add the cream and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, a couple of pieces at a time. Season with the salt, cayenne, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Place back in the saucepan and add the shallots, capers and tomatoes. Stir well and keep warm.

SHAD ROE WITH BLACK BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat the roe dry with paper towels and dredge them lightly with flour.
• Heat the oil and one tablespoon butter in a large skillet and brown the roe on both sides. Cover the pan and continue cooking for a further five to eight minutes, or until the roe are firm when pressed with your finger. Remove them to a heated platter and keep them warm.
• Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Add the remaining butter and cook over medium heat, stirring, until it turns light brown. Add the capers and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and pour the sauce over the roe. Garnish with lemon and parsley and serve.

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. On a grill or grill pan. Cook the fish until no longer pink but still flaky. Turning to get good grill marks.
• 2. To make the sauce In a small saucepan add the lemon juice, vinegar, and shallots Cook until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.
• 3. Add the butter one pat at a time whisking constantly until melted and creamy looking. Stir in the capers, parsley and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
• 4. Place the sauce on the plate then top with fish fillet. Sprinkle a little lemon zest on top

CHICKEN IN LEMON BUTTER CAPER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Chicken Cut the chicken breast halves horizontally, butterflying them open. Pound chicken pieces with a meat hammer to 1/4-inch thickness. Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan. Dredge chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, until well coated. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken and brown well on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and reserve to a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce. Sauce Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to its very lowest setting. Slowly whisk in butter, one piece at a time, letting the first addition melt before adding more butter. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in capers. To serve: Place cooked pasta on plate or pasta bowl. Top with chicken and spoon sauce over chicken and pasta.

WHITE BEAN RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ravioli:
• In a blender, puree together the beans, egg, vinaigrette, cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside.
• Working in batches, so the wrappers don't dry out, lay out 6 to 8 wonton wrappers. Place 1/2 tablespoon of bean mixture in the center of each. Moisten 2 connecting edges of the wonton wrapper with your finger dipped in water.
• Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a low boil.
• For the sauce:
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until it begins to brown and have a nutty aroma. Turn off heat and stir in capers and Italian seasoning.
• Working in batches, cook ravioli in boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to hot butter sauce. Add parsley to pan. Use a spoon to coat ravioli with sauce. Transfer to plates and add salt.
• Serve immediately garnished with grated Parmesan.

STEAMED SALMON STEAK WITH CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in bottom of a steamer.
• Sprinkle salmon steak with salt and pepper and arrange it on a steamer rack. Place rack over the boiling water and cover closely. Steam salmon until it is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine shallots, wine and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the liquid is reduced almost by half. Add cream and stir to blend. Start stirring with a wire whisk while adding butter cubes gradually, adding more as cubes melt.
• Squeeze capers to extract excess liquid and add the capers to butter sauce
• Remove salmon from steamer and peel away the skin. Serve the salmon with the sauce over it.

WHITE BEAN RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ravioli: Directions In a blender, puree together the beans, egg, vinaigrette, cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside. Working in batches, so the wrappers don't dry out, lay out 6 to 8 wonton wrappers. Place 1/2 tablespoon of bean mixture in the center of each. Moisten 2 connecting edges of the wonton wrapper with your finger dipped in water. Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a low boil. For the sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until it begins to brown and have a nutty aroma. Turn off heat and stir in capers and Italian seasoning. Working in batches, cook ravioli in boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to hot butter sauce. Add parsley to pan. Use a spoon to coat ravioli with sauce. Transfer to plates and add salt. Serve immediately garnished with grated Parmesan

FISH WITH LEMON, BUTTER & CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Three fillets rinsed and cut in half. I used pangasius here but I also like to use barramundi. I cut the fillets in half to make them easier to handle in the pan.
• 2. Season the fillets on both sides with lemon pepper, place the flour in a shallow dish and coat the fillets with flour and shake off excess.
• 3. Melt half the butter in a large non stick pan on medium high heat. Cook the fillets in batches, to golden brown, takes only a few minutes each side.
• 4. Remove to a serving plate, cover to keep warm.
• 5. When the fillets are all done, same hot pan, add the remaining butter, lemon or lime juice, zest, capers, and parsley. Stir and heat for one minute.
• 6. Place 1-2 fillets on each serving plate, spoon sauce over the fish, serve with sides of your choice. Enjoy.

YUZU-CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place wine, vinegar, shallot, lemongrass, and thyme in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by one-quarter. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Return to saucepan and stir in heavy cream.
• Remove from heat and slowly whisk in butter until fully incorporated. Stir in yuzu juice and capers; season with salt and pepper.

PAN SEARED BLACK FISH IN CAPER APPLE WINE BUTTER SAUCE WITH TOASTED GARLIC AND CARMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• pre heat oven to 400 degrees, in a saute pan add a quarter size drop olive oil over medium heat. distribute oil evenly in pan, and lightly wipe out excess pnce pan is hot, add slivered garlic, watching and moving constantly with wooden spoon,until toasted to a nice golden brown. set aside, heat up return pan increse heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter, once butter melts,add onions cook until carmelized salt and pepper to taste. set aside. in large oven safe saute pan or cast iron skillet,(what I use) heat over med high add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper top of fillets. Sear tops of filets first, then flip. tops should be slightly browned,add capers,let sear another min or so, then deglaze pan with apple wine. stick in oven for 10 -12 min. remove from oven add remaining butter to thicken sauce. remove filets, can be served over anything, I like it over a nice cheesy grit pile.top filets with a portion of carmelized onion and then toasted garlic, finish by spooning sauce over filets. Enjoy!

POACHED SALMON WITH CAPER-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and cook over low heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the wine and boil over high heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, occasionally moving the pan back to the burner to keep the sauce very warm. Stir in the capers and season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large skillet, combine the water with the remaining 1/2 cup of wine and bring to a boil. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Simmer very gently over low heat, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. 3. When the salmon is almost done, gently reheat the butter sauce over moderate heat, whisking constantly just until hot; do not let it boil. Spread the shredded lettuce on plates. Using a slotted spatula, remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and quickly pat them dry with a paper towel, then set them on the lettuce. Pour the caper-butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve.

CAPER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium low heat, do not burn.
• Then add onions, saute' onions for about a minute.
• Then add chicken broth, dijon mustard, and A-1 sauce.
• Then simmer until thick.
• Pour over your fish or chicken, serve and enjoy.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH LEMON BUTTER CAPER SAUCE AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Set up a pot of boiling water and season generously with kosher salt. It should be as salty as the sea. Prepare an ice bath and season generously with kosher salt. Add the broccoli rabe into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and tender, but still slightly crisp. Remove the broccoli rabe but reserve the boiling water, and immediately plunge into the ice bath and allow to cool for a few minutes. Take the broccoli rabe out of the ice bath and squeeze out any excess water, then chop into bite-size pieces.
• Add the orzo into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta but reserve the pot and place it back onto the heat. Add a little olive oil into the pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions, red pepper flakes and kosher salt to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cannellini beans and tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Cook until the chicken stock has reduced two-thirds of the way, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the orzo and another 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Cook until most of the chicken stock has reduced, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to combine, then turn off the heat.
• Coat the bottom of a saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Lightly smash the whole garlic cloves and add them into the pan. Swirl the pan occasionally to perfume the olive oil with the garlic. Cook until the garlic is golden brown, then remove from the pan and discard. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and capers. Cook until the lemon juice has reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, one pat at a time, and swirl the pan until each pat has melted before adding the next pat. Once all of the butter has been added, pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken stock. Continue to reduce until the sauce has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little more chicken stock. Be careful not to let the sauce get too hot or it will separate. Turn off the heat and add the chives.
• Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Brush the fish with olive oil and season with kosher salt on both sides. Place the fish onto the grill pan and cook without moving for 3 minutes. Turn the fish to create a crosshatch and cook for another 2 minutes. Flip the fish, then repeat the process until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F when a thermometer is inserted into the center.
• Plate the grilled mahi-mahi topped with the lemon, caper and butter sauce. Serve alongside the orzo salad.