Romesco sauce is a flavorful and versatile sauce that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain. Made from a combination of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, and olive oil, it has been passed down through generations and is now a beloved classic. The addition of Marcona almonds, known for their rich and nutty flavor, elevates the sauce to a truly special delicacy.
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ROMESCO SAUCE
Romesco is a rich Spanish sauce of charred tomatoes and roasted red peppers, puréed and thickened with toasted almonds and bread. The flavors are further sharpened with the addition of raw garlic, vinegar, chile powder or red pepper flakes (adjust the heat to your liking). The result is a smoky, pungent sauce, one usually served with mild-mannered vegetables and fish. (Some Spaniards say that a grilled vegetable feast is just an excuse for eating romesco.) But the sauce is just as good on a piece of toast that's been brushed with olive oil and rubbed with yet more garlic. If you have the time, let the sauce stand for an hour at room temperature before serving, allowing the flavors to meld all the more.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler and cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the tomatoes on the baking sheet, and place under the broiler at the highest setting. Broil for two to four minutes, until charred on one side. Turn over and broil on the other side for two to four minutes until charred. Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Peel and core.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic cloves. When the garlic is chopped and adheres to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Add the toasted almonds (or almonds and hazelnuts), bread and chile powder or flakes to the bowl and process to a paste.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the pepper, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, and with the machine running, add the vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream, beginning with the smaller amount of olive oil and thinning out as desired. Process until well amalgamated, then scrape into a bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or chile as desired. If possible, allow the sauce to stand for an hour at room temperature before using. Serve with fish and/or grilled vegetables, or on crostini.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROMESCO SAUCE
A wonderful versatile Latin sauce originating in Spain with amazing flavors. It can be served with grilled chicken, fish and seafood, as a sauce for pasta, or alone as a dip. Once you try this, you will be hooked! Try using hazelnuts instead of the almonds. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week. Tastes are enhanced if allowed to sit for a few hours.
Provided by AngieItaliano
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic cloves onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the vegetables with some of the olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven until the garlic has turned golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes. While the vegetables are cooling, bake the bread slice on one of the oven racks until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
- Scrape the vegetables and any juices from the pan into a food processor or blender. Break the bread into pieces, and add to the food processor along with the toasted almonds, vinegar, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Puree until finely ground, then drizzle in the remaining olive oil with the machine running. Season to taste with additional salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 60.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ROMESCO SAUCE
Make your own romesco sauce for summer barbecues. The blend of almonds and red peppers goes beautifully with barbecued dishes as a dipping sauce
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Condiment
Time 14m
Yield Serves 8 as a dip
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan for 3-4 mins until starting to turn golden and smelling toasted. Shake the pan often to turn them. Tip out and leave to cool.
- Drain the red peppers and tip into a food processor with the almonds, garlic, vinegar and smoked paprika, then blitz to a chunky paste.
- With the motor still on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to make a dip. A bit of texture works well for this rather than blending to a super smooth consistency. Season well, adding a little more vinegar, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
ROMESCO SAUCE WITH MARCONA ALMONDS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories condiments, sauces and gravies
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the chiles in half, place in a bowl and cover with boiling water, weighing them down with a plate to keep them submerged. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds, hazelnuts and bread cubes and stir until they start to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and stir until lightly browned. Add the piquillo peppers. Remove from heat.
- Drain the chiles, and remove stems and seeds. Chop the chiles, add them to the pan, heat and stir briefly. Add the tomato, stir and cook a minute or so until softened. Remove from heat.
- Transfer to a food processor or a blender and pulse until a rough paste is formed. With the machine running, slowly pour in the wine. Turn off the machine, add vinegar, paprika and salt, to taste, then pulse briefly to blend. The sauce will have a slightly nubbly texture.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
COCOA BLACKENED STEAK WITH MARCONA ALMOND ROMESCO
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the leeks: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Put the whole leeks on an unlined sheet tray and bake, flipping halfway through, until completely charred, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool to the touch.
- For the cocoa blackened steak: Combine the smoked paprika, cocoa powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked salt, sugar and coffee in a bowl. Divide the mixture between the each of the rib eyes and let sit for 15 minutes.
- For the leeks: Once the leeks are cool to the touch, remove the outer layers, revealing the soft leeks inside. Finely chop the leeks and add to a bowl. Add the cocoa nibs, olive oil and red wine vinegar and season with the smoked sea salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- For the Marcona almond romesco: Blend the peppers, olive oil, white chocolate, tomatoes, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, salt and garlic in a blender until smooth. Add the almonds to a food processor and pour over the blended sauce. Pulse until coarse, not smooth.
- Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil and the steaks and cook on both sides until evenly charred, about 7 minutes per side, searing in batches if needed. Remove from the skillet and put on the rack on the sheet tray. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the steak alongside the romesco and the leek condiment.
FRANCES'S ROMESCO SAUCE
Food stylist and editor Frances Boswell's recipe for this Spanish roasted red pepper and almond sauce calls for two different kinds of paprika -- sweet smoked and hot. Serve alongside Shrimp and Clams a la Plancha.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pulse almonds and garlic in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add piquillo peppers, both paprikas, oil, and vinegar; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Romesco can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well.
- Toast the almonds and garlic before adding them to the sauce. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- If you don't have Marcona almonds, you can use another type of almond, such as California almonds. However, Marcona almonds have a sweeter and more buttery flavor, so they are the best choice for this sauce.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The tomatoes should be cooked until they are soft, but they should not be mushy.
- Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It can be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables, bread, or crackers. It can also be used as a sauce for pasta, fish, or chicken.
Conclusion:
This romesco sauce with Marcona almonds is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are using it as a dipping sauce, a sauce for pasta, or a sauce for fish or chicken, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.
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