Romesco Sauce
A classic Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, almonds, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This versatile sauce combines smoky paprika with the richness of olive oil and nuts for a perfect accompaniment to meats, vegetables, or seafood.
4 servings
10 min
Ingredients
- •1 piece large roasted red bell pepper from a jar
- •1 clove garlic clove, smashed
- •½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
- •¼ cup tomato purée
- •2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- •2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •to taste Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- •Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available at most supermarkets. The Spanish type
- •sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera
- •is sold at specialty foods stores and latienda.com.
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pulse first 8 ingredients in a food processor until very finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add oil; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Romesco can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
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