Prepared Red Pepper and Hazelnut Dip
Get ready to elevate your grilled seafood and veggies with this tantalizing Romesco Sauce recipe!
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients (8)
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pimentón (smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Roast the peppers and garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet, cut side up, and roast for about 30-40 minutes until they're charred and blistered. Remove them from the oven and immediately wrap them in foil or a bowl covered with plastic wrap to sweat for about 15 minutes. Peel off the skin when cool enough to handle. Roast the garlic cloves wrapped in foil as well, for about 15-20 minutes, until soft and mashed.
- Toast the hazelnuts: Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, checking frequently to ensure they don't burn.
- Blend all ingredients: Once the peppers are peeled, peel the garlic cloves as well. Place the peppers, roasted garlic, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, pimentón, salt, black pepper, and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes:
- Use a blender or food processor to achieve a smooth texture. If you prefer a coarser texture, you can stop blending earlier.
- This recipe yields a sauce rich in smoky, nutty flavors, perfect for grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Who knew creating a decadent sauce could be such a breeze? Try this vibrant Romesco Sauce tonight, and savor the difference!
- Slather the grilled seafood and veggies with the roasted red bell pepper and hazelnut Romesco Sauce, elevating their flavors with a smoky, nutty taste.
- Use teaspoons to measure out the pimentón (smoked paprika) and salt according to the instructions, ensuring that the Romesco Sauce maintains its perfect balance of flavors.
- Nuts, peppers, garlic, and olives go into the food processor to create the Romesco Sauce, making it a tantalizing companion for your grilled dishes.
