Ingredients (5)
- 1 pound tomatillos, papery skins removed
- 3 serrano chiles, stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nutritional Information
- Calories41
- Fat1.21g
- Saturated fat0.16g
- Trans fat
- Carbs7.69g
- Fiber2.52g
- Sugar4.78g
- Protein1.36g
- Cholesterol
- Sodium289.29mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by
This fresh tomatillo salsa recipe has a pleasant kick of heat. Try spooning it on Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas, Carne Asada, or Chilaquiles—washed down with a big Tequila Sunrise.
Game plan: If you prefer a more mild salsa recipe, seed and devein the chiles first.
This salsa recipe was featured as part of our Tamales for the Holidays project.
Instructions
- 1Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until tomatillos just give way when pierced with a knife but aren’t falling apart, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- 2Place tomatillos and remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until almost smooth (do not overblend or the salsa will be thin and watery). You may need to stop the blender and smash down the tomatillos with a rubber spatula to get the blades moving.
- 3Place the salsa in a container with a tightfitting lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. The salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.