Charred Tomatillo Salsa

Name: Charred Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ½ pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, patted dry; ½ whole large white onion; 1 whole jalapeño or serrano chile; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 to taste Kosher salt

A smoky, tangy Mexican salsa made with broiled tomatillos, onions, and jalapeño. Perfect as a dip or condiment for tacos and Mexican dishes.

4 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, patted dry
•½ whole large white onion
•1 whole jalapeño or serrano chile
•2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
•1 to taste Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos, onion, and jalapeño on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning halfway through, until blistered, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
15 min
2.
Transfer tomatillo mixture to a blender, add 2 tablespoons lime juice, and pulse until a chunky purée forms. Season with salt and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.
5 min