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Piccata Sauce Recipe

Delicious Piccata Sauce Recipe to Elevate Any Meal!

This Piccata Sauce Recipe enhances any meal with its bright lemon and savory capers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons Salted Butter opt for vegan butter for a dairy-free version
  • ⅓ cup White Wine can be replaced with broth plus extra lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth homemade broth provides a fresher taste
  • 2 tablespoons Capers rinsed capers offer a less salty alternative
  • 1 small Lemon adds bright acidity, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley diced; chives can be a substitute
For the Beurre Manie
  • ½ teaspoon Flour use cornstarch for a gluten-free option

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a skillet over medium heat, add 3-4 thin lemon slices and ⅓ cup of white wine, bring to a boil, and reduce by one-third for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Pour in ¼ cup of vegetable or chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of capers, stir gently and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  3. Combine 1 tablespoon of butter and ½ teaspoon of flour to create a beurre manie, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk the beurre manie into your simmering sauce for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until it thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in 2 tablespoons of diced fresh parsley, adjusting seasoning or lemon tartness as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Best served fresh; keep warm on low heat if making ahead and whisk occasionally to prevent separation.

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