How to Use serrano in a Sentence

serrano

noun

• Cilantro and serrano chile add a fun flare to the fruity salsa.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
• The aji verde packs a punch, depending on the serranos picked that day.
  — Diosa Femme, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
• Finely chop a white onion, a bunch of cilantro, and two serrano peppers.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
• The green has a softer touch thanks to cilantro that plays well with serrano peppers and oil.
  — Andy Staples, SI.com, 2 Apr. 2018
• Whole serrano chiles bring a low-frequency spicy hum, adding not so much heat as depth.
  — New York Times, 7 Oct. 2019
• Add serrano peppers, salt, pepper and the two kinds of basil.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2019
• Stir in the serrano if desired.
  — Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025
• Place three serrano slices over the red onions randomly.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
• Garnish with pineapple leaves, a lime wheel, serrano and cilantro.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
• Mold grew on serrano peppers, and chicken did not stay warm enough under the heat lamp.
  — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
• The serrano will take less time than the tomatillos, so remove it when lightly charred and soft.
  — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
• Reduce the heat to medium high and add leek, celery, and serrano chile.
  — Meryl Rothstein, Bon Appetit, 6 Feb. 2017
• Cook the tomatillos in water with a white onion, garlic and small, thin serrano chiles.
  — Daniel Neman, charlotteobserver, 15 Aug. 2017
• Remove the seeds and membranes from this serrano to dial down the heat, or leave them in to keep things hot.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
• Add the fresh garlic slices and serrano slices and cook about 30 seconds.
  — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 24 Aug. 2017
• Jalapenos are larger than serrano peppers so adjust to your taste.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
• Put the thyme, red onion, serrano, and mushrooms in another bowl.
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 25 Apr. 2018
• The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
  — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
• Prices start at $23 a pound for jamón serrano and $75 a pound for jamón ibérico.
  — Dallas News, 21 Aug. 2019
• This salsa is good enough to eat with a spoon though, with a hint of spiciness from a serrano and a gentle smack from lime juice.
  — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 25 May 2018
• Add eggs and serrano chiles and lightly scramble the eggs until they’re barely set, about a minute.
  — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2017
• The cheese sauce gets a jolt of heat from serrano peppers and its thick and creamy texture from the addition of rice flour.
  — Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
• Top with serrano chiles and cilantro and serve immediately, right from the pan.
  — Rick Nelson, charlotteobserver, 20 Mar. 2018
• They’re paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
  — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
• To make the sauce, combine the parsley with garlic, olive oil, serrano pepper, lemon juice and salt.
  — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
• In a small bowl, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger and jalapeño or serrano.
  — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2019
• Add the ginger, serrano and curry leaves to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, SFChronicle.com, 17 Apr. 2020
• They are served slathered with a cilantro-mint chimichurri that has a kick of serrano pepper and a touch of sweetness from honey.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
• Ask for a side of avocado salsa, which is laced with the heat of serrano peppers.
  — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2024
• Stir in the garlic, serrano chilies and pumpkin seeds; cook for 30 seconds.
  — Joe Yonan, The Seattle Times, 16 Oct. 2018