Name: Dill & Caper Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half for a lighter version); ¼ cup sour cream or crème fraîche; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small shallot, finely minced; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; Salt to taste

Dill & Caper Cream Sauce

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This bright, tangy Dill & Caper Cream Sauce brings Scandinavian-inspired elegance to your table with a perfect balance of fresh dill, briny capers, and velvety cream that is delicious on seafood.

Author: Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1½ Cups 1x
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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1 cup heavy cream (or half & half for a lighter version)
¼ cup sour cream or crème fraîche
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
Add shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes
Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer
Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream, capers, dill, lemon juice, zest, and mustard
Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
Season with white pepper and salt to taste

Notes

Makes about 1½ cups

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/dill-caper-cream-sauce/