- The butter separated (became oily).
- You overheated it. Butter melts above 30 degrees, but if it boils, the emulsion (water in fat) breaks. Just melt it, don't fry it!
Lemon & caper butter sauce
This is one of the simplest yet greatest examples of butter emulsion sauces. We don't brown the butter here as in the French version, but simply melt it together with the flavours, preserving the fresh, milky character of the butter. Ideal if you don't have time for complicated sauces but want to elevate a plain cut of meat.
Ingredients
100
g
butter
2
tbsp
capers
1
tsp
lemon juice
1
tsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
1
pinch
salt
1
pinch
ground black pepper
Shopping List (0)
Equipment Needed
- Small frying pan or saucepan
- Spoon
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Melt the butter over a low heat. It should be just liquid.
2
✓
Stir in the capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Tip: The sour and salty flavours highlight the sweetness of the butter.
3
✓
Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: If left to stand, the butter will solidify.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 100 g butter
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper