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15 min

Romesco Sauce

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Romesco Sauce
Author: America's Test Kitchen

Recipe By America's Test Kitchen

Published on December 4, 2024

This classic sauce from Catalonia can be served with any type of grilled meat, poultry, or fish.

Time

15 min

Yield

Makes about 2 cups

Why This Recipe Works

This roasted red pepper sauce, which pairs well with grilled meat, poultry, and fish, has a smoky flavor that is balanced by fresh tomato and rich almonds. To keep the sauce from becoming too strong, we add toasted bread to the mix. The bread tempers the sauce’s assertive flavor while thickening at the same time.

Ingredients

1-2 slices white sandwich bread
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
12 ounces roasted red peppers (1 jar), drained (about 1 ¾ cups)
1 small tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Cook along with these step-by-step instructions

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  1. Process bread and almonds in food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add red peppers, tomato, oil, vinegar, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Process until smooth and mixture has texture similar to mayonnaise, 20 to 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Recipe Tip
    Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

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Time

15 min

Yield

Makes about 2 cups

Romesco Sauce

Ingredients

1-2 slices white sandwich bread3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted12 ounces roasted red peppers (1 jar), drained (about 1 ¾ cups)1 small tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar1 large garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Process bread and almonds in food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add red peppers, tomato, oil, vinegar, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Process until smooth and mixture has texture similar to mayonnaise, 20 to 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Recipe Tip
    Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
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