Grilled Leeks with Romesco Sauce Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Romesco Sauce
• 1 1-inch thick slice of crusty bread, crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large tomato
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 2 medium red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 large leeks, dark greens tops removed, split in half, and throughly washed
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste