Best 9 Spicy Serrano Dressing Recipes

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Spice up your meals with the tantalizing taste of spicy serrano dressing! This vibrant, flavorful dressing adds a zesty kick to any dish, from salads and wraps to tacos and grilled meats. With its perfect balance of heat and tang, spicy serrano dressing elevates ordinary recipes into culinary masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY SERRANO HOT SAUCE - RECIPE



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This hot sauce recipe uses serrano peppers that have been fermented, then processed with vinegar, garlic, tequila and lime juice. It is juicy, tart and just the right amount of spicy.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course     Salsa

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound serrano peppers
3 tablespoons sea salt
1 quart unchlorinated water
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 ounces white wine vinegar
1.5 ounces reposado tequila
Juice from 1 lime

Steps:

  • First, ferment the serrano peppers. Process your fresh peppers in a food processor. If you don't have a processor, use a mortar and pestle or simply rough chop them. Pack them into a jar, leaving at least 1 inch of head space. The peppers may rise a bit when fermenting.
  • Next, mix 1 quart unchlorinated water with 3 tablespoons sea salt. Pour just enough brine over the peppers to cover them, pressing them down a bit as you go. Discard or save any remaining brine for another use. It is important to keep the peppers covered with brine to avoid spoilage. Check this daily.
  • Screw on the lid and set the jar away from direct sunlight to ferment for at least 1 week. Ideal temperatures are between 55-75 degrees F. The most active fermentation period is between 1-2 weeks, sobe sure to monitor it during this time. "Burp" the jars often by unscrewing the lid a bit to let out some of the accumulating gases. Or, use an airlock or membrane for easier fermenting. See our page, "How to Make Fermented Pepper Mash", for further instruction.
  • After 1-2 weeks, the fermenting activity will diminish and the brine will turn cloudy and taste acidic.
  • Pour the fermented serrano peppers, including the brine, into a pot along with garlic, vinegar and tequila. Bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. NOTE: If you feel the brine will make your hot sauce too salty, you can strain the peppers and use fresh water instead, just enough to cover the peppers in the pot. Or, use a combination of brine and fresh water.
  • Cool slightly then add to a food processor with the lime juice. Process until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture to remove the solids, if desired. Pour into hot sauce bottles and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Sodium 1051 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SERRANO VINAIGRETTE



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Drizzle this sweet, spicy vinaigrette over our Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Glaze and Couscous.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, seeded and deveined
6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Mince the serrano peppers. Combine half of the minced pepper, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Process until serrano pepper has been fully blended. With machine running, add olive oil until combined and mixture is thick. Use the remaining minced serrano pepper as a garnish.

SPICY RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 clove garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup loose packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
  • Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
  • Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

SPICY SERRANO DRESSING



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Was looking for a way to use up an overabundance of serrano's from my Dad's garden, and came up with this! Not the healthiest of dressings, but yummy!

Provided by dawny70

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup heavy cream
6 serranos, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and blend! Peppers & Garlic can be adjusted based on your tastes.

SERRANO HOT SAUCE



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This hot but flavorful hot sauce was made due to the large harvest of serrano peppers from my garden.

Provided by Jon Rachiele

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time P1DT21m

Yield 100

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 serrano chile peppers, stemmed
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place serrano peppers, garlic, and salt in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the vinegar through the feed tube; process until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Pour sauce into a clean jar and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day.
  • Strain sauce through a fine-mesh strainer; store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Sodium 86.4 mg

SPICY COCONUT DRESSING



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The heat of red chile is offset by creamy coconut milk for a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Try it over a shrimp-studded salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup low-fat coconut milk
1 seeded and thinly sliced small fresh red chile, such as Thai or serrano
1 thinly sliced scallion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
2 teaspoons safflower oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Shake together coconut milk, chile, scallion, lime juice, mint, oil, and salt.

SPICY SERRANO BURGERS



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Delicious 1/4-pound beef burgers that provide a mouthwatering flavor explosion of roasted, coffee-like, buttery goodness with enough (but not too much!) spice that lingers in your mouth until you finish the last beer in the cooler.

Provided by James Grandin

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Borden Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
¼ cup dark beer (such as Guinness®)
1 (6 inch) serrano pepper, diced
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ground beef, beer, serrano pepper, and butter together in a bowl; form into 4 patties.
  • Cook the burgers on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Top each burger with 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese and cook until burgers are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPICY SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Spicy Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 fluid ounces

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
2 serrano peppers, minced

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Chill.
  • Enjoy.

SPICY NAPA CABBAGE SLAW WITH CILANTRO DRESSING



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Side     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Hot Pepper     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Healthy     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds
1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right serrano peppers: For the best flavor, use ripe serrano peppers that are firm and brightly colored. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Roast the serrano peppers: Roasting the peppers brings out their natural sweetness and smoky flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
  • Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers: This will help to reduce the heat of the peppers. If you like spicy food, you can leave some of the seeds in.
  • Use a food processor: A food processor will make quick work of pureeing the peppers and other ingredients.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings: The dressing should be spicy, but not too hot. Add more lime juice, honey, or salt to taste.

Conclusion:

Spicy Serrano Dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on salads, tacos, burritos, and more. It's also a great dipping sauce for appetizers. With its bold flavor and smoky heat, this dressing is sure to add a kick to your favorite dishes. So next time you're looking for a spicy dressing, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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