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!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves to the pan during the last 2-3 minutes; they should also become slightly browned but not burned.

Step 4

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).

Step 5

In a food processor or blender, add the charred vegetables, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro leaves (roughly chopped), lime juice, salt, and ground cumin.

Step 6

Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency—blend longer for a smoother salsa or pulse lightly for a chunkier texture.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning or spice level as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or an extra pepper for heat.

Step 8

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

Serving size	1137.4 grams (1137.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	401

Total Fat 16.10g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3397mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 61.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205mg	16%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 2357mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 56.6%