How to Use serrano in a Sentence

serrano

noun

• The aji verde packs a punch, depending on the serranos picked that day.
  — Diosa Femme, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
• Prices start at $23 a pound for jamón serrano and $75 a pound for jamón ibérico.
  — Dallas News, 21 Aug. 2019
• The green has a softer touch thanks to cilantro that plays well with serrano peppers and oil.
  — Andy Staples, SI.com, 2 Apr. 2018
• 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
• Add corn, serrano, onion and cilantro; stir just to combine.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2021
• Add serrano peppers, salt, pepper and the two kinds of basil.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2019
• The food leans toward Spain: There's a pig in a vise (okay, a jamón serrano) crowning the bar; fat sardines are served in the tin; the olives are meaty and green.
  — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 25 May 2017
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Whole serrano chiles bring a low-frequency spicy hum, adding not so much heat as depth.
  — New York Times, 7 Oct. 2019
• Stir in the garlic, serrano chilies and pumpkin seeds; cook for 30 seconds.
  — Joe Yonan, The Seattle Times, 16 Oct. 2018
• The coctele verde is served in an ice cream sundae glass, with fresh seafood submerged in a kryptonite-green sauce of chile serrano, cilantro, and lots of fresh lime juice.
  — Julia Sherman, Vogue, 10 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
• Garnish with pineapple leaves, a lime wheel, serrano and cilantro.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
• Put the thyme, red onion, serrano, and mushrooms in another bowl.
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 25 Apr. 2018
• Unbelievably, the big star of the meal (at least for me) was the extras plate, which was packed with serrano peppers, pickles and onions.
  — Lewis Wallace, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2008
• Prepare the Lemonato Sauce: Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, serrano chile and a little salt and pepper.
  — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, 23 May 2017
• The lively flavor comes from tomatillos, garlic, cumin and three types of chiles — güero, Anaheim and just a touch of serrano, so that the sauce won’t be too hot.
  — Barbara Hansen, latimes.com, 25 May 2017
• For more spice, toss chopped fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers into the marinade.
  — Emily Nienhaus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
• In a small bowl, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger and jalapeño or serrano.
  — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2019
• Top with serrano chiles and cilantro and serve immediately, right from the pan.
  — Rick Nelson, charlotteobserver, 20 Mar. 2018
• Iffresh Thai chiles are unavailable, substitute one serrano or one-half jalapeño (remove the seeds to make the dish milder).
  — Star Tribune, 28 May 2021
• Thinly sliced serrano chiles dial up the drama even more, while a handful of roasted peanuts adds just the right amount of richness and crunch.
  — The Spice Hunter, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
• It's scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and serrano chilies.
  — David Sharos, Naperville Sun, 3 Aug. 2017
• Start your day with an order of pitufos (miniature loaves of fresh, warm bread stuffed with tomatoes), cheese, or jamón serrano (cured ham).
  — Stephen Connolly, National Geographic, 6 Aug. 2019
• His curry jalapeno is an aromatic mixture of jalapeno and serrano peppers with a touch of garlic.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2024
• Most often, my dish consists of diced cucumber, tomato, onion, avocado and a serrano chile or two, all in plenty of fresh lime juice.
  — Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 10 Dec 2024