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Bobby Flay Salsa Recipe

Bobby Flay Salsa recipe

Bobby Flay’s salsa is a fire-roasted tomato salsa with smoky undertones, a touch of heat, and the brightness of lime and cilantro. It’s typically made with fresh or roasted tomatoes, jalapeños or chipotle peppers, onions, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro, all blended to a smooth or slightly chunky consistency.

Ingredients

  • Ripe tomatoes (preferably Roma) – 4 medium

  • Jalapeño or serrano pepper – 1, stemmed (adjust for heat)

  • Garlic cloves – 2, unpeeled

  • White onion – ½ medium, roughly chopped

  • Lime juice – 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

  • Fresh cilantro – ¼ cup, chopped

  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

  • Salt – ½ teaspoon (to taste)

  • Optional: 1 chipotle pepper in adobo for smoky depth

Instructions

  • Roast the vegetables – Char the tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic in a dry skillet or under a broiler until blistered and softened.

  • Peel garlic – Once cool, peel the garlic cloves and discard the skins.

  • Blend ingredients – In a blender or food processor, combine roasted tomatoes, pepper, garlic, onion, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, and salt.

  • Pulse to desired texture – Blend until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your preference.

  • Taste and adjust – Add more salt, lime juice, or another pepper if needed.

  • Chill or serve immediately – For deeper flavor, let the salsa rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.