Best Red Pepper Coulis Recipes

RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red bell peppers and shallots; saute until soft. Stir in white wine and chicken broth, and simmer over low heat until reduced by half.
• When the mixture is reduced, stir in sour cream, and transfer the mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth. Reheat before serving if necessary.

PAPRIKA SEARED SALMON WITH CARROT-GINGER PUREE AND RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• To make the ginger-carrot puree: In a small saucepot, combine the carrots, ginger, stock, and season with salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook until carrots are soft. Strain the mixture, reserving the liquid. Puree the carrots in a blender using orange juice and cooking liquid to correct or adjust the consistency. Season the mixture with orange zest, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• To make the red pepper coulis: In a medium saute pan, heat the oil and begin to sweat the onions, add the red peppers, and cook until softened. Add the wine and simmer to reduce until dry. Add the stock and cook until the mixture is reduced by half. Strain, reserving liquid. Puree the peppers and add the liquid bit by bit to create a smooth puree. Season the coulis with salt, and pepper, to taste. Mix in the chopped parsley, and set aside.
• To make the salmon: Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and let heat. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika and sear until almost cooked through, about 7 minutes. Turn over the fillets and cook them 2 minutes more.
• To serve the salmon, cover each plate with 1/2 of the ginger-carrot puree and 1/2 of the red pepper coulis and top with a salmon filet. Serve with Asparagus, Fennel, and Corn Saute.
• Heat a medium saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the butter and let slightly brown. Add the asparagus, corn, and fennel, and toss to heat through. Taste, and then season with salt, and pepper, if necessary.

CAJUN SNAPPER AND SHRIMP OVER BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• To begin red pepper coulis, preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• On the stovetop, bring the chicken stock, onion, garlic and wine to a simmer in a saucepan. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast in the oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning them with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. When the peppers are done, use tongs to put them in a resealable bag which (for safety reasons) you have resting on a plate - (remember, they're volcanically hot!). Carefully close the bag shut, and allow them to sweat for 5 minutes. Use oven mitts to prevent getting burned while you handle the bag in the next step of sliding the peppers from the bag into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. You can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skins of the peppers while they are in the water. You will be left with beautifully cooked red peppers with a wonderful color. Chop the peppers and add them to the simmering chicken stock mixture, and continue simmering until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Create a slurry of cornstarch in a small amount of water and add to the red pepper sauce. Process coulis in a blender until a smooth consistency is achieved. Then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the grits: Bring the water for the grits to a boil. Add grits and chopped shrimp, reduce heat and cook until grits are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, bacon and cheese, and keep covered in a warm place.;
• For the fish: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat both sides of red snapper with salt and pepper and Cajun spice. Then on the stovetop, heat some grapeseed oil in a large non-stick saute pan, and when it begins to shimmer, saute the shrimp only until they turn pink, and then remove shrimp to a utility platter. In the same pan, sear each side of the fish. (When you place the fillet into the pan, leave it undisturbed for a couple of minutes to allow the seasoning to cook into the surface of the fish.) Cook until golden brown, then finish in the oven for a further 2 to 3 minutes and remove it to rest for 5 to 8 minutes. (Please take care to avoid overcooking the fish, as it will continue to cook even after you remove it from the oven.)
• Place some of the grits in the middle of serving plate, then position a fish fillet on top, and drizzle the coulis around the fish. Top with a shrimp. Garnish liberally with the scallions.

ROASTED-VEGETABLE FILLED CREPES WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, coat vegetables with olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and chopped garlic. Toss and place on baking sheet. Roast until very golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool. Add cheese, parsley and basil.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt and pepper together and slowly whisk in milk. If batter is still a little thick, dilute with a bit more milk. Heat a small saute pan and lightly oil it (or use spray). Place a small amount of batter (about 1/4 cup) and swirl it around in pan to cover bottom. When bottom is cooked, the edges will be a little brown. Remove and flip, then let cool on tray. Make 12 crepes.
• Melt butter; add flour, then chicken broth. Add red peppers and garlic. Simmer 30 minutes. Pour hot mixture into blender and blend until smooth to make red pepper sauce.
• Heat crepes in oven. Spoon filling mixture into center of each crepe; fold into a triangle shape. In hot saute pan, lightly saute until golden. Place 2 crepes per individual serving on each plate, ladle sauce on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

ROASTED VEGETABLE STRUDEL WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss all the cut vegetables, except for the tomatoes, with olive oil until each piece is coated and then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a baking sheet and roast until tender. Allow the vegetables to cool and then place them in a large bowl. Toss in the tomatoes and arugula until combined.
• Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
• Cut each sheet of phyllo in half widthwise. Spray each sheet with cooking spray and then stack the sheets so that there are 2 layers. Lay the phyllo lengthwise vertically and place about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture in the center. Roll up and tuck in the sides to make a strudel. Spray the outsides with cooking spray and then bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Top the strudel with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and serve.
• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions, leeks, and garlic and saute until translucent and the garlic is slightly brown. Add the basil, oregano, and cilantro, along with the vegetable stock, and salt and pepper, to taste; simmer over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes. Pour the mixture in a blender and puree until smooth*, while slowly drizzling extra-virgin olive oil into the pitcher. Strain the mixture through a coarse strainer and serve over the strudel.

RED-PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Place 1 pepper on a gas burner over medium flame, or place pepper under the broiler. Cook until blackened on all sides, 8 to 12 minutes. Let pepper cool in a paper bag. Peel, and seed. Set aside. Seed, devein, and coarsely chop second pepper.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add oil, and swirl to coat pan. Add chopped fresh bell pepper, shallot, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add stock, and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice and roasted pepper; puree. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH POTATO BALLS WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the potatoes and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Put the chicken breast on a sheet of foil and fold up the sides to make a boat. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Put on the baking sheet next to the potatoes and bell peppers.
• Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken, set aside to cool and then finely chop. Continue to bake the bell peppers and potatoes, turning occasionally, until the bell peppers are soft and their skins wrinkly, about 5 minutes more (about 30 minutes total) and until a knife slips easily into the potatoes, about 35 minutes more (about 1 hour total). When the bell peppers are done, put in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skins and seeds under cold running water and then roughly chop and set aside. When the potatoes are done and cool enough to handle, remove the skins and let cool completely.
• For the red pepper coulis: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add half of the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and half the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chopped bell peppers, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set side. Wipe out the skillet.
• For the chicken filling: Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the parsley, chopped chicken, a heaping 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool. Divide the filling into 12 even mounds and put on a baking sheet.
• For the potato dough: Shred the cooled potatoes on a box grater over a large bowl. Add the remaining cream cheese and 2 teaspoons salt. Use your hands to work into a dough (if the dough is sticky, dip your hands into cold water). Divide into 12 even mounds. Roll each mound into a ball.
• Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment. Split a ball of potato dough in half. Make a deep pocket in one of the halves and stuff it with a mound of chicken filling. Flatten the other ball half with your palm, cover the filling with it and then pinch and roll until the dough is smooth and sealed. Put on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and filling to make 12 balls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and freeze until the balls are chilled and firm, about 20 minutes.
• Fill a large pot with 3 inches of vegetable oil and bring to 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat. Beat the eggs in shallow bowl, put the flour in another shallow bowl and the panko in a third shallow bowl. Add a large pinch of salt to each and whisk. Roll a potato ball in the flour, then dip in the egg, letting the excess drip off, and then coat in the panko. Return to the baking sheet and bread the remaining balls.
• Working in two batches, fry the balls, turning as needed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Spread the coulis on a platter, add the fried balls and garnish with the spinach.

ASPARAGUS WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters and remove stems and seeds.
• Simmer peppers in water to cover until tender (about 10 minutes), keeping the red and yellow ones in separate pans.
• Combine red peppers in a blender or food processor with a fourth of a cup of olive oil and enough of the cooking water to make a smooth puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set the sauce aside. Repeat the process with the yellow peppers.
• Cut tough stems from asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalks. Rinse in cold water.
• Either cook asparagus in steamer or tie it in a bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook until spears are tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
• Pour a small pool of yellow and red sauce on either side of the asparagus on each plate. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Roast the peppers until the outer skin turns black all over. Immediately place the peppers in a bowl covered tightly with plastic, and allow to cool for 20 minutes or longer. Separate the blackened outer peel by hand. Heat the olive oil and shallots in a saute pan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. When the shallots are softened, add the peppers, then the stock. Simmer and stir until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Puree the pepper mixture in a food processor or blender, being very careful with the hot spinning liquid, then pass it through a strainer. Add more liquid if desired, and salt and pepper to taste.

MUSHROOM CAKES W/AVOCADO PESTO AND RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• RED PEPPER COULIS:.
• Char peppers over gas flame or broiler until blackened all over.
• Seal in plastic or paper bag; let stand 15 minutes.
• Peel and seed peppers; place in blender.
• Place garlic cloves in small dry skillet.
• Cover, cook over medium heat until browned and tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 7 minutes.
• Cool, peel garlic; add to blender with peppers.
• Add milk and honey to blender.
• Puree until smooth.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• *DO AHEAD - can be made up to 2 days ahead.
• MUSHROOM CAKES:.
• Melt butter with oil in large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Add all mushrooms and sauté until browned and edges begin to crisp, stirring often, about 14 minutes.
• Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
• Transfer mixture to processor.
• Add eggs, Parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper to processor.
• Pulsing on/off turns, process until mushrooms are coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to large bowl & mix in 1/2 cup of panko.
• Divide mushroom mixture into 8 equal portions (1/4 to 1/2 cup each.).
• Form each into 3/4 inch thick cake.
• Spread additional panko out on plate.
• Coat cakes with panko.
• Place on rimmed baking sheet.
• **DO AHEAD - Can be made 4 hours ahead: cover & chill.
• AVOCADO PESTO:.
• Place pine nuts or cashews in processor, pulsing on/off turns, process until coarsely ground.
• Add avocado, Parmesan, cilantro, parsley, and lime juice.
• Process to blend.
• With machine running gradually and 1/4 cup oil through feed tube.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• ***DO AHEAD - Can be made 2 hours ahead: cover & chill.
• Preheat oven to 300ºF.
• Melt butter with 2 T oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Working in 2 batches. add mushroom cakes; cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer to baking sheet; place in oven.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup avocado pesto into center of each plate, using back of spoon, spread out to 5 inch round.
• Place 2 cakes on each plate.
• Drizzle with red pepper coulis.

ROASTED CLAMS WITH PANCETTA AND RED BELL PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Char bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop bell pepper. Transfer to processor. Add oil, oregano and garlic; puree until smooth. Season coulis with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 500°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Arrange clams on sheet. Bake until clams open, about 6 minutes (discard any that do not open). Cool slightly. Remove top shells; discard, leaving clams in half shells on sheet.
• Preheat broiler. Top each clam with 1 teaspoon coulis, then 1 pancetta piece. Broil clams until coulis bubbles and pancetta browns, about 3 minutes. Transfer to platter. Garnish with lemon; serve.

RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Saute the unions until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and roasted bell pappers and saute 3 minutes more. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce by half, then add paprika, oregano, hot pepper sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly, then process in a blender until smooth. Strain if desired and reheat gently before serving.

RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sweet red peppers and garlic and saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in the vinegar and sugar.
• Add the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 15 more minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and basil; simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Serve hot.

"V" IS FOR VEGETARIAN RAGOUT OVER CHEESE POLENTA WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Whisk the cornstarch into the vegetable broth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saute pan, and then add the chicken broth mixture, red peppers and garlic. Simmer 30 minutes. *Pour hot mixture into blender and blend until smooth to make red pepper sauce. While the pepper sauce is simmering, begin the polenta.
• Combine vegetable stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in Parmesan, and season with pepper. (Since Parmesan is salty, add salt only if needed). Set aside in a warm place.
• Heat oil in a saute pan. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant, until they begin to soften. Stir in tomato paste, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and let cook until flavors integrate, about 10 more minutes. Add olives and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Remove from heat and stir in fresh tomato. Let sit to rest.
• Place cheese polenta onto serving plate, making a well in the center. Top with vegetable ragout in the center, and spoon red pepper coulis over top. Garnish with fresh basil.

ROASTED RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. (I use my toaster oven).
• Place peppers on a baking sheet and roast until all sides are blackened (about 25 minutes) turning occasionally.
• Cool peppers, lift off skins, then cut in half and core.
• In a food processor combine peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil leaves. Process until smooth.

SAVORY FRENCH TOAST WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Combine broth and butter for coulis in a saucepan over medium heat. Add red pepper and season with salt and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Add bread slices and soak until all liquids are uniformly absorbed.
• Pour cooled broth mixture into a food processor. Puree until coulis is smooth.
• Melt 1 teaspoon butter on a griddle over medium heat. Pan-fry French toast slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut each piece into triangles and divide evenly among 2 plates.
• Sprinkle with goat cheese, tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Drizzle with coulis. Serve immediately with remaining coulis on the side.

WILD MUSHROOM CAKES WITH AVOCADO PESTO AND RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Red Pepper Coulis: Char peppers in broiler until blackened and seal in paper bag for 15 minutes. Peel and seed pepper. Blend. Place garlic cloves in small dry skillet. Cover. Cook over med heat until brown and tender, shaking skillet occastionally. Cool. Peel. Add to blender. Add milk and honey. Puree. Mushroom Cakes: Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet, medium high heat. Add mushies, cook for 14 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 min. Put mixture in processor. Add eggs, parm, herbs, salt and pepper. Chop. Transfer to large bowl, mix in 0.5 cup panko. Divide into 8 portions, make cakes. Coat cakes with panko. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Preheat oven to 300. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add cakes. Cook 5 min per side. Transfer to baking sheet. Place in oven to keep warm. Avocado pesto: Mix all ingredients in processor. Serve pesto. Place cakes on top, and drizzle with coulis.

RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast, turning every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes, until the skins are wrinkled and slightly charred.
• Transfer the peppers to a cooling rack. When cool enough to handle, peel the peppers over a bowl, allowing the juices to collect in the bowl. Discard the skins.
• Combine the peppers, collected juices, and balsamic vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt.

RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• In a medium-size skillet, combine red pepper, tomato, onion and tomato juice and cook until tender. Stir in the basil and thyme. Puree in a blender until smooth. Return to skillet and cook over low heat until mixture is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS TURNOVERS WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Prepare filling: heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until all moisture has evaporated, 10-12 minutes.
• Beat 1 egg yolk and 3/4 cup yogurt together and add to mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl and let cool. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat large pot of water to boiling. Using kitchen string, tie asparagus spears together in bundle. Salt boiling water and add asparagus. Return water to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes. Drain and remove string. When cool enough to handle, cut asparagus spears 3 inches from top; set aside tips for garnish. Finely chop stems and drain again.
• Stir chopped asparagus into mushroom mixture and let filling cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before filling turnovers.
• Line heavy baking sheet with parchment paper, securing corners with dabs of butter.
• Roll out each pastry sheet to 13-inch square on very lightly floured surface. Using dessert plate as guide, cut four 6-inch circles from each sheet. Lift off excess pastry, combine, and refrigerate for other use.
• Mix 1 egg yolk and the water in small bowl; lightly brush around each circle, avoiding cut edge. Place 1/4 cup cooled filling in center of each circle. Fold circles in half and seal edges with thumb and forefinger to make decorative border. Using kitchen scissors, snip 2 vents in top of each turnover. Brush tops with egg glaze. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake turnovers until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare coulis: puree bell peppers in food processor or blender. Add 1-1/2 cups yogurt, cayenne, and salt to taste and process to blend. Transfer sauce to small saucepan and heat over low heat until warmed through; do not overheat or coulis will separate. Stir in parsley.
• Meanwhile, reheat asparagus tips: melt 1 T. butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and toss gently until heated through.
• Place hot turnovers on serving plates and spoon sauce around each turnover. Garnish with asparagus tips. Serve at once.