Fiery Hot Restaurant Style Salsa
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this bold and vibrant Fiery Hot Restaurant Style Salsa—your ultimate go-to for a smoky, flavor-packed dip that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a tantalizing blend of charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, and Serrano peppers, this salsa brings the heat while perfectly balancing it with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a touch of warm ground cumin. What sets this recipe apart is its use of both fire-roasted canned tomatoes and skillet-charred vegetables, creating a depth of flavor that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant’s signature salsa. Adjust the spice level to suit your palate, and enjoy it chunky or smooth—either way, it’s perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips, spooning over tacos, or serving alongside grilled meats. Don't miss out on this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s packed with bold flavors and made for sharing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 2 pieces Jalapeños
- 2 pieces Serrano peppers
- 1 medium White onion
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 14-ounce can Canned fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat.
Add the Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, Serrano peppers, and white onion (cut into large quarters) to the hot pan. Drizzle with olive oil and char the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until parts are blistered and blackened.
Add the garlic cloves to the pan during the last 2-3 minutes; they should also become slightly browned but not burned.
Remove the vegetables from the pan and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Carefully peel the charred skin off the tomatoes (this step is optional but recommended).
In a food processor or blender, add the charred vegetables, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro leaves (roughly chopped), lime juice, salt, and ground cumin.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency—blend longer for a smoother salsa or pulse lightly for a chunkier texture.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning or spice level as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or an extra pepper for heat.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl, garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired, and serve with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3397 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2357 mg | 50% | |
*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.
