Romesco Sauce

Name: Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted red peppers; 1/3 cup toasted almonds; 1 slice bread, toasted and torn; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt, to taste

8 servings15 min prep10 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Romesco Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Romesco hails from Tarragona in Catalonia, Spain, traditionally credited to local fishermen who blended roasted red peppers, nuts, and bread into a sauce for seafood. It remains a signature Catalan condiment, especially for grilled vegetables and fish.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup roasted red peppers
1/3 cup toasted almonds
1 slice bread, toasted and torn
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Combine roasted peppers, almonds, bread, garlic, and vinegar in a food processor.
2Pulse until finely chopped.
3With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until a thick, textured sauce forms.
4Season with smoked paprika and salt.

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