Caper and Tomato Butter Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: approximately 2 cups
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 420, Total Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 379 mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Salt, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 sticks cold butter, sliced into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/2 cup diced small tomatoes
Directions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and combine the shallots with white wine. Season with salt and cayenne, then bring to a boil for a rich base.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid halves, concentrating those vibrant flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes, building silky smoothness.
- Off the heat, whisk in cold butter pieces gradually until melted and emulsified into velvety perfection.
- Taste and elevate with salt, cayenne, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a bold, balanced kick.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids, then return to the pan for a refined finish.
- Fold in fresh chopped shallots, briny capers, and juicy diced tomatoes. Stir well, keep warm, and drizzle over your favorite grilled fish or steak to impress every bite!
