White Wine Shallots Sauce With Lemon And Capers Recipe

Elevate your fish dishes with this vibrant and flavorful White Wine Shallot Sauce! Inspired by a local holiday market, this quick and easy recipe features bright lemon, briny capers, and tender shallots, creating a luxurious sauce in just minutes. Perfect for white fish, but equally delicious with chicken or pasta.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 211.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for White Wine Shallots Sauce With Lemon And Capers

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How to Make White Wine Shallots Sauce With Lemon And Capers

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 cup finely chopped shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  4. Boil until the sauce reduces to about 3/4 cup, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cold butter, 1 tablespoon capers (drained), and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. To serve, gently stir the sauce to recombine and spoon generously over your favorite cooked fish (or chicken/pasta).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

39g

Carbs

2g