Description
This Easy Romesco Sauce is a vibrant, smoky Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Perfect as a dip, spread, or accompaniment to grilled vegetables, seafood, and meats, it’s quick to prepare and delivers bold, complex flavors in just minutes.
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, combine the roasted red peppers, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper to start building the sauce’s base flavor.
- Blend Base: Blend on low speed, increasing as needed, until the ingredients are mostly combined, forming a coarse mixture.
- Add Olive Oil: With the blender running, gradually drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until fully incorporated. Blend until the sauce is smooth or slightly chunky, according to your preference.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed to balance and enhance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the Romesco sauce to a serving dish and use immediately, or store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 7–10 days for later use.
Notes
- Use raw or roasted unsalted almonds depending on your flavor preference; raw almonds give a milder nutty taste.
- Sherry vinegar provides traditional acidity, but red wine vinegar is a good substitute.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little water or extra olive oil during blending.
- Romesco sauce pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, seafood, chicken, or as a dip for bread and crudités.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
