Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated lime zest; Pinch of ground cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated lime zest
Pinch of ground cayenne pepper

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Place almonds in a single layer in a dry skillet, and turn heat to medium. Toast for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, capers and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until scallions are softened but retain their bright green color.
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Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in sour cream, almonds, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and cayenne.
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Nutrition information per serving for 4 servings:
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Calories 190, Cholesterol 35 mg, Total Fat 18 g, Fiber 8 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Calcium 79 mg, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Magnesium 28 mg, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Potassium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Sodium 150 mg, Protein 3 g, Vitamin E 3 mg*
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* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

192

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops, 2 tablespoons capers, drained, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce

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