Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

Source : Place A Heavy Bottomed Saute Pan Over High Heat In A Bowl Toss The Tomatillos And Onion Together Season With Salt And Pepper And Add Oil To Pan When P...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 5, 2026

Step:

  1. Place a heavy bottomed saute' pan over high heat.

  2. In a bowl, toss the tomatillos and onion together.

  3. Season with salt and pepper and add oil to pan.

  4. When pan is really hot, sear mixture, turning and blackening for 5 minutes.

  5. Add garlic and jalapeños and cook 3 minutes.

  6. Remove from pan to a food processor or blender and let cool.

  7. Add cilantro and lime and pulse until chunky and the size of peas.

  8. *This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups.*

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb tomatillos (8 or 9), husk removed, rinsed and dried
  2. 1 onion (8 ounces), cut into eighths
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 6 clove garlic, peeled and each clove cut in half lengthwise
  5. 1 bunch cilantro, cleaned (2 ounces of tops), chopped
  6. 3 jalapeños, stems removed and each cut in half lengthwise
  7. 1 tbsp lime reduction (zest of 1 lime and 1/4 cup lime juice reduced to 1 tablespoon liquid)
  8. 1 salt to taste
  9. 1 pepper to taste

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