Got leftover white wine to use up?
Lucky for you, using white wine for cooking can ramp up the flavor of a dish.
Or use it as an easy homemade pasta sauce.
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Alexandra Shytsman
ThisWhite Wine Lemon-Caper Saucegoes perfectly with chicken or fish.
Keep reading for expert tips, including how to use this sauce.
Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute.
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Add wine, lemon zest and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
Add 1 cup broth, capers, parsley, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring, until the sauce is reduced by about half, about 4 minutes.
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Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon broth with cornstarch in a small bowl.
While whisking, add the cornstarch slurry to the pan.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
They have a salty, briny, tangy taste, similar to green olives.
Capers can be combined with creamy ingredients like mayonnaise or sour cream to carry their flavor.
They pair well with acidic ingredients, especially lemon.
It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money on wine for cooking.
If you prefer not to buy a 750-milliliter bottle, consider purchasing a 4-pack of individual bottles.
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