Romesco Sauce

Dinner Recipe

Romesco sauce is easy and delicious. This recipe for romesco sauce only takes a few minutes to make and goes with many main dishes.

Romesco sauce is a tomato-based sauce that is often served with fish. But, this delicious red pepper romesco is also a wonderful option for beef. Try my easy romesco sauce recipe today.

Beef battered fish and chips are one of my favorite meals. And, they taste even better when you dip them in this delicious red sauce—fish and romesco sauce is the perfect combination.

Romesco Sauce, What is romesco sauce

Of course, this sauce also makes a delicious side with your favorite beef recipe. Try it the next time you cook flank steak.

What is Romesco Sauce?

This recipe originated on an island off the coast of Spain. There, fishermen made this recipe to be used on their daily catch of fish. Traditional romesco often contains anchovies for this reason.

This isn’t one of those recipes that you need a lot of complicated kitchen equipment for. All you really need to have to make this recipe is either a blender or a food processor. It will work with either one.

Needed Equipment

Ingredients

  • Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is best.
  • Roasted red peppers – You can use fresh red peppers or you can start with jarred like I did to save time.
  • Roma tomatoes – (canned or fresh)
  • Sliced almonds – Look for unsalted almonds if possible
  • Garlic 
  • Sherry vinegar – If you don’t have sherry vinegar, you can get a bottle here or use red wine vinegar instead.

Instructions

You need to take all of these ingredients and drop them into your blender or food processor. It’s that easy.

Expert Cooking Tips

  • For a spicy version of red pepper romesco sauce, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. If you don’t enjoy spicy foods, leave it out, and follow my recipe exactly.
  • If you want a thinner version that isn’t as strong, you can add one more Roma tomato. For a thicker consistency, keep the quantity the same.

What to put romesco sauce on?

This dish may be most commonly served with fish. But it goes so well with lots of different things. My latest favorite is as a dip for my sirloin steak.

But, it’s also a wonderful addition to baked potatoes, chicken parmesan, poached eggs, and even Italian meatballs. Or try it as a dip for your favorite crusty bread.

Is there nut-free romesco sauce?

If you can’t have nuts, don’t worry you still have several different options. You can make this recipe with either pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead.

Or, you can leave out the seeds and the nuts and instead add one piece of bread to the blender. This will help to thicken it up nicely.

Can I use canned tomatoes for romesco sauce?

I really love the way this recipe tastes using fresh Roma tomatoes. But, if you don’t have them, canned tomatoes will work as well. Just be sure to drain them well first.

Should romesco sauce be served hot or cold?

It’s entirely up to your personal preference. You can serve red pepper romesco either warm or cold depending on what you’re eating. 

To warm it, heat it in the microwave until it’s warmed through. Or, warm it on the stovetop in a small pan.

How long does romesco sauce last?

If you have more of this romesco than you can use in one meal, you can refrigerate the leftovers. Just place it in a small glass jar with a tightly fitting lid.

You can keep it in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. The longer you store this sauce, the stronger the garlic will taste.

PRO TIP: To keep this from discoloring in the refrigerator, pour a very thin layer of olive oil over the top.

Can romesco sauce be frozen?

Yes, if you plan on keeping this for longer than a week, you can freeze it in a freezer-proof container (we love these locking lid types). Just use it within 3 months.

Romesco sauce with garnish on the side of the dish

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5 from 1 vote

Romesco Sauce

Easy romesco sauce recipe, a tomato based sauce that goes with steak or vegetables.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 Count Roma tomatoes
  • 1 12oz Roasted red peppers jar drained
  • 1/2 Cup Sliced almonds
  • 2 Count Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp Sherry vinegar

Instructions

  • Blend peppers, tomatoes, nuts, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
  • Serve with choice of meat or vegetables.

Video

Notes

In lieu of sherry vinegar, you may also use red wine vinegar.
Author: Scrappy Geek
Cost: $5
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American

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  1. 5 stars
    Amazing romesco sauce recipe! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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