Description
A smoky, nutty Catalan sauce made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, and garlic — perfect for pairing with seafood, grilled vegetables, or as a flavorful dip.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 1 tomato, roasted or charred
- ¼ cup toasted almonds
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & smoked paprika to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the red peppers and tomato are roasted or charred to bring out their smoky flavor. Toast the almonds until golden brown to enhance their nuttiness.
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the roasted red peppers, tomato, toasted almonds, garlic, sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, creating a rich, velvety sauce.
- Adjust Texture: If the sauce is too thick, add extra olive oil gradually and blend again until you reach the desired consistency.
- Chill or Serve: Chill the sauce in the refrigerator to meld flavors or serve immediately at room temperature as a delicious dip or condiment.
Notes
- Keeps up to 5 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container.
- Pairs excellently with shrimp, grilled vegetables, or fresh bread.
- For added depth, consider a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
- Use fresh, high-quality olive oil to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
