Catalan Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Celebrate a traditional Catalan dish with smoky flavors.
Dive into this iconic Catalan dish featuring tender green onions known as calçots, char-grilled and served with a rich and nutty Romesco sauce.
- 1 h 45 min
- 4-6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Calçots
For the Romesco Sauce
Preparation
Preparing the Calçots
Preheat Grill
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Season Calçots
Brush the calçots with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Grill Calçots
Grill over high heat until charred and tender, about 8–10 minutes.
Making the Romesco Sauce
Combine Base Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, ñora peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, and bread.
Add Seasonings
Add red wine vinegar and smoked paprika, then blend until smooth.
Emulsify
Gradually add olive oil, blending until the sauce is thick and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt.
Do not overblend the sauce or it may become too thin. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to reach desired consistency.
Cooking Process
Grill the Calçots
Char the calçots over high heat until tender and blackened.
Prepare Romesco Sauce
Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Combine & Serve
Arrange charred calçots on a platter and drizzle generously with Romesco sauce.
Plating & Serving
Catalan Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Catalan Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Plating & Serving
Serve the char-grilled calçots on a rustic wooden board, accompanied by a bowl of Romesco sauce for dipping.