Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish
Classic Sauce with Capers
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Classic French beurre blanc sauce: melted butter with lemon juice and capers. Ready in 2 minutes, pairs well with any white fish, especially cod and halibut.
Ingredients
◎3 servings
Butter40-60
Lemon juice1-2
Capers(optional)1 tsp
Salt(to taste)
Ground black pepper(to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
1
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Whisk in the lemon juice (and capers, if using).
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Drizzle the warm sauce over the finished fish immediately before serving.
The Secret to a Perfect Sauce
Be sure to remove the butter from the heat before adding the lemon juice — this prevents the sauce from breaking and keeps it smooth.
Capers
Capers add a subtle salty note and texture — a classic accompaniment to white fish.
Can be substituted with finely chopped pickles.
What to Serve With?
Cod, halibut, sea bass — any white fish works well.
Also pairs beautifully with asparagus and broccoli.