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Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 3 cups watermelon and 1 whole serrano in a blender; blend on the liquefy setting until smooth.
  2. 2 Combine remaining 3 cups watermelon, salsa verde, minced serrano, and taco seasoning in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Pour watermelon-serrano sauce over cubed watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Deliciosa Salsa Verde

Deliciosa Salsa Verde

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Place tomatillos cut side down on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Broil in preheated oven until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer tomatillos to a food processor with cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, lime juice, and sugar; pulse until well mixed.

By eileen

Paul's Famous Salsa

Paul's Famous Salsa

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with vegetable oil and toss until lightly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor. Add salt and cumin; pulse a few times until desired chunkiness is reached. Add cilantro and pulse a couple of times to combine. Stir in lime juice.

By Paul Tannos

Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

Bacon and Cheese Fat Bombs

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place bacon strips onto the foil in a single layer.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  3. 3 While the bacon is cooking, mix cream cheese, butter, and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Add lime zest, lime juice, and garlic. Fold in serrano pepper and refrigerate until chilled and stiff, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide chilled cream cheese mixture into 6 equal parts and roll into balls.
  5. 5 Chop bacon and mix with cilantro in a bowl. Roll one fat bomb at a time in the bowl until well coated. Serve cold.

By Kisha McDaniel Logsdon

Mango-Tomatillo Guacamole

Mango-Tomatillo Guacamole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash avocados in a bowl with a fork until slightly chunky. Fold tomatillos, mango, onion, serrano chile pepper, cilantro, and mint through the avocado; add lemon juice and gently mix. Season the guacamole with salt.
  2. 2 Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't discolor and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

By Polly

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir tuna, 1/2 of the coconut milk, cashews, red onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; add lime juice and stir. Drizzle in remaining coconut milk until desired consistency is reached. Transfer tartare to a bowl and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.

By John Mitzewich

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place tomatillos, onion, serrano, and garlic in a large saucepan; season with cilantro, oregano, salt, and cumin. Add water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer tomatillo mixture to a blender in batches; blend until smooth.
  4. 4 Serve with chips.

By Kimberly Binning

Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde

Air Fryer Roasted Salsa Verde

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse; cut tomatillos in half. Place tomatillos and peppers skin side-down into the air fryer basket. Add onion. Lightly spray vegetables with cooking spray to help the roasting process.
  3. 3 Air fry vegetables for 5 minutes. Open basket and add garlic cloves. Spray lightly with cooking spray and air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Allow vegetables to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse several times until vegetables are finely chopped to your desired consistency. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate to let flavors meld.

By France Cevallos

Crab Ceviche

Crab Ceviche

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place crabmeat in a large glass or porcelain bowl; stir in olive oil until well coated. Stir in tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and serranos. Squeeze lime juice over top; mix well. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, about 1 hour.

By LOUISGUCCI

Toe's Best Salsa

Toe's Best Salsa

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion in a large bowl and set aside. Combine tomato sauce, jalapeño peppers, serrano pepper, garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend well. Place cilantro in the blender, and pulse several times to chop. Do not over-blend.
  2. 2 Pour the tomato sauce mixture into the bowl with onion and stir well to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.

By toenacious

Ceviche Self-Portrait

Ceviche Self-Portrait

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice shrimp and place in a mixing bowl. Squeeze lime juice over shrimp until they are completely covered, about 4 limes. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, serrano peppers, and salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. 2 When ready to serve, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve on top of tostada shells with a splash of hot sauce, if desired.

By big surprise

Julia's New Mexican Guacamole

Julia's New Mexican Guacamole

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pit and spoon avocados into a small bowl and add cream cheese. Mash together until well blended.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and peppers to the mixture and mix well. Mix in lime juice, garlic powder, hot sauce, and salt. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.

By juliagulia210

Fresh Restaurant-Style Salsa

Fresh Restaurant-Style Salsa

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine canned and fresh Roma tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse 5 times to chop. Add cilantro, serrano and jalapeño peppers, lime juice, salt, and cumin; process for 10 seconds. Pulse further until desired consistency is reached.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.
  5. 5 Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

By Bites of Flavor

Vegan Hearts of Palm Ceviche

Vegan Hearts of Palm Ceviche

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place hearts of palm slices in a glass bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers.
  2. 2 Measure 3/4 cup hearts of palm juice into a bowl; discard remaining juice. Mix vinegar and olive oil into the bowl. Pour over hearts of palm mixture. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Garnish with olives and avocado slices.

By alinae

Spicy Green Tomato Salsa

Spicy Green Tomato Salsa

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine green tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers, serrano peppers, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix cilantro, sugar, garlic, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Fill a blender with about 2 cups tomato mixture, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/4 of the spice mixture; blend to desired consistency and pour into a large bowl.
  5. 5 Repeat blending with remaining tomato mixture, lime juice, and spice mixture, working in batches, until all ingredients are blended. Stir vinegar into salsa.
  6. 6 Portion salsa into bags and store in the freezer or refrigerator.

By Tammy Huguenin

Mango Corn Salsa

Mango Corn Salsa

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 tomato, ½ bunch chopped cilantro, serranos (including seeds), and onion in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Add rice wine vinegar and oil; pulse until smooth.
  2. 2 Combine mango, remaining 1 tomato, remaining ½ bunch chopped cilantro, bell pepper, corn, sugar, and cumin in a medium bowl; stir in serrano mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving for 1 hour.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes in a strainer; drain for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and serrano in a large bowl; pour lime juice over top. Stir in cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, and sugar.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Drunken Roasted Salsa

Drunken Roasted Salsa

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Halve the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, and serrano peppers lengthwise and discard stems and seeds. Place on baking sheet and brush the peppers with olive oil. Roast peppers under the broiler until the skin blackens and blisters, 3 to 5 minutes. Place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; allow the peppers to steam until the skins loosen, about 10 minutes. Peel skin off the peppers and discard.
  3. 3 Combine the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapenos, serrano, onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro, diced tomato with juice, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and beer in a blender. Blend to desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

By Christiana

Seafood Medley Ceviche

Seafood Medley Ceviche

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine scallops, shrimp, tilapia, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, and serrano pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring every so often.
  2. 2 Combine avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and garlic in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk tomato and clam juice, vinegar, salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and white pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over avocado mixture and stir to combine.
  4. 4 Drain some of the citrus juices off the seafood mixture. Add avocado-tomato juice mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 20 more minutes before serving.

By Shyla Lane

Spicy Serrano Burgers

Spicy Serrano Burgers

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, beer, serrano pepper, and butter together in a bowl; form into 4 patties.
  3. 3 Cook the burgers on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Top each burger with 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese and cook until burgers are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By James Grandin

Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos and serrano peppers into a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place cooled tomatillos and serrano peppers, onion, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, garlic, salt, and pepper into an electric blender and puree until almost liquid.

By cynthia

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

Creamy Cilantro Chicken with a Kick

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or large food processor, combine the garlic, serrano peppers, ginger, cilantro, lime zest, soy sauce, sugar and coconut milk. Process until smooth.
  2. 2 Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour the liquid from the blender in with it. Seal, and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler. Place the chicken onto a broiling pan, and pour the marinade into a saucepan.
  4. 4 Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes on each side, until browned and the juices run clear. While the chicken is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Place chicken onto a serving plate, and pour the sauce over it to serve.

By NANCHE30

Jicama and Pineapple Salad in a Cilantro Vinaigrette

Jicama and Pineapple Salad in a Cilantro Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the serrano pepper, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking. Add the pineapple and jicama; toss to coat. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Place the spring mix in a large salad bowl; scatter the avocado over the lettuce; top with the marinated pineapple and jicama, drizzling the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Serve NOW!

By Seattle Dad

Mexican Salsa II

Mexican Salsa II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  2. 2 Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

By Sabrina