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Creamy Almond Caper Sauce

This recipe, inspired by fresh and dazzling Mexican flavours, will elevate the simplest of dishes such as grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp, by adding flavour, moisture and visual appeal.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe courtesy of www.newscanada.com. For more savoury and sophisticated almond sauce recipes, visit www.AlmondsAreIn.com.

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Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cups sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 Cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated lime zest
  • pinches of ground cayenne pepper
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Place almonds in a single layer in a dry skillet, and turn heat to medium. Toast for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and then set aside. 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 colour.

  • 2.

    Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in sour cream, almonds, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and cayenne.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving: 190 calories, 18 g fat, 8 g fibre 8 g, 5 g carbs, 3 g protein. Good source of vitamin E.
    Creamy Almond Caper Sauce
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