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Serrano
Similar to jalapeños but smaller and significantly hotter. Serranos have a crisp, bright flavor that works wonderfully in salsas.
Scoville Heat Units
10,000to23,000SHU
Flavor Notes
brightcrispcitrusy
Best Uses
freshsalsaroasted
Cuisine Types
mexicanlatin-american
Quick Facts
- Color
- green-red
- Availability
- common
- Season
- summer-fall
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