Description
This Restaurant Style Salsa recipe delivers a vibrant and smoky flavor by roasting fresh roma tomatoes, jalapeños, serrano peppers, onion, and garlic under a high broiler before blending. The salsa is perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice, cilantro, salt, and a hint of sugar, making it ideal as a dip, condiment, or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 8 roma tomatoes
- 2 jalapeños
- 1–2 serrano peppers
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Additional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Heat your oven broiler to 500°F (260°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Roast Vegetables: Arrange the roma tomatoes, jalapeños, serrano peppers, onion halves, and garlic cloves on a large pan and place it under the broiler. Turn the vegetables every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even roasting until the skins split or blacken slightly, enhancing the smoky flavor.
- Blend Ingredients: Transfer the roasted vegetables to a powerful blender or food processor. Add the roughly chopped cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and optional sugar. Blend until the salsa reaches a nearly smooth consistency, leaving a bit of texture if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the salsa immediately while warm for a more vibrant taste, or let it cool for about an hour in the refrigerator to serve chilled, which enhances the flavors and makes it refreshing.
Notes
- Adjust the number of serrano peppers according to your preferred heat level; 1 for mild, 2 for spicier salsa.
- Removing seeds from the jalapeños and serranos will reduce the heat if desired.
- The optional sugar balances acidity and can be omitted for a more tangy salsa.
- Use a powerful blender or food processor to achieve the best texture.
- Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: restaurant style salsa, roasted salsa, smoky salsa, homemade salsa, fresh salsa, Mexican sauce, spicy salsa
