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White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

4.8 from 150 reviews

This White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce is a creamy, tangy sauce perfect for elevating pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. Made with dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and briny capers, this sauce combines bright and rich flavors to complement a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Instructions

  1. Boil Wine and Lemon Juice: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the white wine and lemon juice and bring it to a boil to reduce the alcohol and concentrate flavors.
  2. Simmer Cream: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
  3. Incorporate Cheese and Capers: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and drained capers until well combined and creamy.
  4. Serve: Serve the sauce warm over your choice of pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables for a flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste preference for acidity.
  • To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • Capers add a salty, tangy punch; rinse them if you want less saltiness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; the sauce may thicken further on cooling.

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