As salsa peppers go, there are few better than scotch bonnet peppers. Their extra-hot spiciness is on par with its cousin, the habanero (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units.) And the scotch bonnet’s natural sweetness pairs very well with many common salsa flavors.

Because of that sweetness, scotch bonnets are often paired with tropical fruits. But here, we turn to more traditional salsa flavors. Why? We want the scotch bonnet’s natural sweetness to take center stage. When paired with tropical fruits, the chili’s natural fruitiness is at best complementary. Here, we want it to shine.

This salsa is already pretty spicy, but feel free to use the whole scotch bonnet if you would like something even more extreme.

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Scotch Bonnet Salsa

A bold salsa that lets the scotch bonnet's sweetness fully shine

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer

Servings servings

Calories 13 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 scotch bonnet pepper seeds removed
6 plum tomatoes seeds removed and chopped
2 scallions coarsely chopped
1 lime peeled
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons coriander

Instructions

Using a food processor, finely chop the scotch bonnet, scallions, garlic, and whole lime.
When complete, add the chopped tomatoes, lime juice, vegetable oil, and coriander, and pulse until you reach your desired salsa consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Scotch Bonnet Pepper

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