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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
D. Rattray
At a Glance
Course : Sauces
Type of Prep : Blend / Process, Sauté, Simmer
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Family Dinner
 
This red pepper cream sauce is just the sauce for a mild fish dish, a quiche, or similar recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 to 3 green onions, with about 1 inch of green, sliced
  • dash ground cayenne or ground chipotle pepper, or to tast
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

PREPARATION:

Roast red pepper over open flame of gas stove or under broiler, turning frequently to char thoroughly. Immediately put in a food storage bag to steam and loosen skin.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Peel pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Chop and add to the green onions in saucepan. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Add mixture to the blender, along with the ground hot pepper; blend until well pureed. Rinse out saucepan. Strain red pepper mixture through a sieve into the saucepan. Add cream and tomato paste. Whisk over low heat until thoroughly heated. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve in a small dish with a garnish of thinly sliced red bell pepper, cilantro, or parsley sprigs. Serve with quiche, as a garnish for cream soup, or with mild white baked or broiled fish. A very tasty sauce with many uses.
Makes about 1 scant cup.

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