Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce
Top off your chicken or seafood with this zesty sauce! Fresh cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper is sure to add some tang to your meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon fresh grated lime zest
Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
Directions
- 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.
- Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in sour cream, almonds, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and cayenne.
Nutritional Information
Based on 4 servings.
Per serving:
|
Calories |
190 |
|
Total Fat |
18g |
|
Saturated Fat |
10g |
|
Monounsaturated Fat |
6g |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat |
1.5g |
|
Cholesterol |
35mg |
|
Sodium |
150mg |
|
Carbohydrates |
5g |
|
Dietary Fiber |
8g |
|
Protein |
3g |
|
Calcium |
79mg |
|
Magnesium |
28mg |
|
Potassium |
161mg |
|
Vitamin E |
2mg* |
* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents