Serrano Salsa

Elevate your snack game with this bold and smoky Serrano Salsa, a quick and flavorful recipe bursting with fresh, fiery ingredients. Charred Serrano peppers and Roma tomatoes take center stage, lending a subtle smokiness to this salsa, while fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of garlic create a perfectly balanced blend of heat and brightness. With just 20 minutes from prep to finish, this easy homemade salsa is ideal for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or even breakfast eggs. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, this vibrant salsa can be customized to your preferred spice level, making it a must-try for any spicy food enthusiast. Perfect for parties, game days, or a simple snack at home, this Serrano Salsa will become your go-to dip for bold, fresh flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 whole Serrano peppers
• 3 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 medium Yellow onion
• 0.5 bunch Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a medium-sized skillet or grill over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the Serrano peppers, Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves (unpeeled), and half of a medium yellow onion to the skillet or grill. Cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are slightly charred and soft. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Allow the ingredients to cool slightly. Peel the charred skin from the garlic cloves and remove the stems from the Serrano peppers. If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the peppers.

Step 4

Roughly chop the cilantro and juice the lime.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, add the charred vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and olive oil. Blend until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the salsa to a bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(426g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	232.0

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1212.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.9mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 977.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 40.0%