- Why did it curdle?
- You added acidic wine to hot cream. Reduce the wine first!
Lemon Caper Cream Sauce (Piccata Style)
A dance of acids and fats. The sweetness and density of cream are cut by the vinegary-salty character of capers and the acidity of white wine. Perfect for plain roasted chicken or fish where the sauce provides the character.
Ingredients
1/4
cup
Capers (drained)
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
1
small
Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
1
clove
Garlic
1 1/2
tbsp
Butter
1/4
cup
Dry White Wine
1
tbsp
Fresh Parsley
1/2
tsp
Salt
1/4
tsp
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Rinse capers; mince onion.
Tip: Caper brine is very salty; rinsing ensures better control.
2
✓
Sauté onion and garlic in butter until translucent.
3
✓
Pour in wine and reduce by half.
Tip: This concentrates flavor and removes raw alcohol.
4
✓
Add cream and capers, simmer until coating consistency. Season.
Tip: Be careful with salt due to capers!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Capers (drained)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 small Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper