CondimentMexican-Caribbean

Tomatillo Scotch Bonnet Salsa Cruda

Name: Tomatillo Scotch Bonnet Salsa Cruda
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb (454g) tomatillos, husked and quartered; 1/3 white onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed; 1 lime, juiced; 2 cups (32g) cilantro, loosely packed; Salt and black pepper, to taste

A bright, fiery raw salsa made with fresh tomatillos and scotch bonnet pepper — bold heat with a tangy citrus finish.

By Raymond SelzerApril 9, 2026

Prep time

10 min

Total time

10 min

Servings

Ingredients

(454g) tomatillos, husked and quartered
white onion, quartered
cloves garlic
scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed
lime, juiced
(32g) cilantro, loosely packed
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1
Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and scotch bonnet to a blender.
2
Add cilantro and lime juice.
3
Pulse to desired consistency — chunky or smooth.
4
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust lime juice as needed.
5
add water as needed to adjust consistency

Nutrition

per serving

Calories

Protein

0.8g

Carbs

5.2g

Fat

0.2g

Fiber

1.5g

Sodium

60mg