Description
This Easy Romesco Sauce is a vibrant, smoky, and nutty Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Perfect as a dip, spread, or accompaniment to grilled vegetables, fish, or meats, this sauce blends in minutes and offers rich, bold flavors with a smooth yet slightly textured consistency.
Ingredients
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Romesco Sauce Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- ½ cup raw or roasted unsalted almonds
- ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium-to-large cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the drained roasted red peppers, almonds, rinsed and drained sun-dried tomatoes, quartered garlic cloves, vinegar, smoked paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Initial Blend: Pulse or blend on low speed, gradually increasing as needed, until the mixture is mostly combined but still slightly coarse.
- Incorporate Olive Oil: With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify the sauce. Continue blending until the desired consistency is achieved—either smooth or with some texture according to your preference.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt if necessary to enhance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the Romesco sauce to a serving dish and use immediately, or preserve it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days.
Notes
- Use raw or roasted unsalted almonds depending on your preference; roasting almonds prior to blending intensifies the nutty flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, blend less; for a smoother sauce, blend longer.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to make it more or less spicy as desired.
- Romesco sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, chicken, or as a flavorful dip with bread.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 7-10 days for best freshness.
