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Tarragon, caper and ginger sauce served
Aromatic tarragon, caper and ginger sauce for grilled fish and meats

Tarragon, Caper & Ginger Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
This sauce is a true flavour bomb: the salty treasure of Mediterranean cuisine, the caper, meets the warmth of Eastern ginger, all united by fresh tarragon. The caper flower bud acts as a natural flavour enhancer, its salty-vinegary character cutting through the richness of fatty meats or fish brilliantly. It's the love child of a light, oil-based vinaigrette and a cooked sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 135 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small frying pan
  • Sieve (for rinsing capers)
  • Chopping board

Instructions

1 ✓

Grate the ginger and garlic. Rinse the capers under cold water, then chop coarsely. Finely chop the tarragon.

Tip: Capers are preserved in brine; rinsing prevents the sauce from becoming inedibly salty.
2 ✓

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Toss in the ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.

Tip: Do not overheat the oil, as extra virgin olive oil can burn and lose its fruity flavour.
3 ✓

Add the vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Stir well and let it bubble once.

Tip: The heat will melt the honey, allowing it to emulsify with the acidic liquids.
4 ✓

Turn off the heat. Stir in the capers and tarragon. Season with salt (carefully!) and pepper.

Tip: We want to preserve the crunch of the capers, so we don't cook them for long.
5 ✓

Serve lukewarm, spooned over fried fish or grilled vegetables.

Tip: This is a 'thin' sauce, not a thick gravy, more like a rich dressing.

Recipe FAQ

What if it becomes too salty?
Capers are naturally salty. If you've overdone it, a little extra honey or lemon juice can help restore the balance.

Ingredients

  • 15 g Fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tbsp Fresh tarragon
  • 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper