Gather your fresh ingredients: juicy lemons, jarred capers, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

Using a zester, grate the zest from one lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have about 1/4 cup of juice.

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves on your cutting board.

In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and capers. Whisk in olive oil to create a smooth emulsion.

Taste the sauce and adjust flavors with salt or lemon juice as needed.

Serve the sauce over grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables.