Roasted habanero peppers and sauteed mango come together to create a highly flavorful salsa that is slightly sweet. It serves up great as a traditional salsa, but also as a topping for fish.
You'll have to run out for some mangoes for this recipe, my friends, but this salsa is SO worth it. It's thick and juicy and huge on flavor. Whipping it together is easy and you'll love it.
How to Make Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa - the Recipe Method
First, set your oven to broil. Slice some tomatoes in half and set them onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Next, remove the stems from several habaneros and jalapeno peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet.
Stem and de-seed the bell peppers, too, then slice them into quarters lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet with the other peppers.
Broil them all, but not too close to the heat source for 15 minutes. The skins will bubble up and char.
Next, remove habaneros and continue to broil tomatoes another 5-10 minutes or until skins have greatly loosened.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, heat up a sauté pan to medium heat and add the olive oil and mango. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes or until mango is brown. Toss it all into a food processor. NOTE: You can also roast the sliced mango in the oven with the tomatoes and peppers if you'd like.
Peel the skins from tomatoes, jalapenos and bell peppers and add to a food processor.
Toss in the habaneros, cilantro and salt to taste, with a bit of lime juice. I used the juice from one small lime. Process the whole mixture until it is nice and smooth, or to a salsa consistency you prefer. You can enjoy a smooth salsa or one that is nice and chunky.
Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate about 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle.
We like to serve salsa in the traditional manner, with tortilla chips for parties and gatherings, but consider salsa as a sauce alternative, especially this particular salsa recipe.
That's it, my friends! It's got a nice heat level. For all my spicy food loving friends! Enjoy.
Recipe Variation
This recipe is also delicious with fresh mango, so if you feel like skipping the step of cooking down the mango a bit, use fresh. Let me know which method you prefer.
Also, feel free to add in extra habanero peppers. The recipe calls for 2 habaneros, but I often toss in about 10 of them. It adds extra heat and flavor, so once again, feel free to vary it up to learn your preference.
Try Some of My Other Popular Salsa Recipes
- Fresh Ghost Pepper Salsa
- Xni-Pec – Yucatan Habanero Salsa
- Habanero Salsa
- Fresh Mango Salsa
- Salsa Roja
- Chile de Arbol Salsa
- Salsa Verde
- Ghost Pepper Salsa
- Cranberry Salsa
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Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa recipe
Ingredients
- 3 medium sized tomatoes
- 2 habanero peppers (or more for hotter salsa - I used 10 habaneros)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1 medium sized mango peeled and chopped (choose a mango not overly soft)
- 1 juice from 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Slice tomatoes in half and set them onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Remove stems from habaneros and jalapenos and slice in half lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet.
- Stem and de-seed the bell peppers. Slice into quarters lengthwise and set on the baking sheet.
- Broil not too close to the heat source for 15 minutes.
- Heat a sauté pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and mango.
- Remove habaneros and continue to broil tomatoes another 5-10 minutes or until skins have greatly loosened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- While the other ingredients are broiling, sauté the mango in a bit of oil for about 6-8 minutes or until mango starts to brown slightly.
- Transfer to a food processor.
- Peal skins from tomatoes, jalapenos and bell peppers and add to a food processor.
- Add habaneros, lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Process until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate about 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle. Or you can enjoy the salsa right away.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
This recipe was updated on 7/7/19 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 5/23/13.
Karla B. says
My mangoes turned out to be under-ripe so I threw in a couple of ripe small peaches as well. Turned out great!
Mike Hultquist says
Perfect, Karla! Great with peaches, too! =)
Victoria C says
Very yummy! 2 habaneros got me to a medium spice. Not too overwhelming. Mango really comes through with the sweetness which I loved. Beware of adding too much lime. I kinda added too much at the end and it somewhat overpowered it. Use lightly
Mike Hultquist says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Victoria! Thanks for sharing this! And thanks for sharing your note on the lime.
Leslie says
I made this as written and it was fabulous! Everyone couldn't stop eating it, it is an addictive combo of flavors. I used 3 rather big habaneros. I will definitely keep making this!
Mike Hultquist says
Nice! Glad everyone enjoyed it, Leslie! Thanks for sharing! I love to hear it. One of my favorites for sure. =)
Kodie says
Can I safely can this recipe as it is?
Mike Hultquist says
Check the acidity. It is best to be at 3.5 pH or lower for home canning, unless you pressure can.
Nancy says
How do you check the pH on this for water bath canning?
Mike Hultquist says
Nancy, a pH meter is best for more accurate readings. I recommend this one from Thermoworks - I am an affiliate: https://alnk.to/6bSNPKf
Nancy says
Thanks!!
Hannah says
Absolutely delicious!! Amazing and simple recipe. The flavors all came together. Used a blender and it was still perfect!!
Mike Hultquist says
Excellent! Thanks, Hannah!
Shep says
Made it precisely according to your recipe and it's fantastic. Used 5 habaneros from my vegetable garden, along with jalapenos, tomatoes and peppers also from my garden. Very nice heat along with the sweetness from the tomatoes and mango. Making some chicken right now for dinner that this will sit on top of. Thank you very much for sharing!
Mike Hultquist says
Glad you enjoyed it, Shep! Yay! This would be perfect with chicken. Enjoy!
Martha says
Made this today. Very good! Do you know if you can freeze it?
Mike Hultquist says
Nice! Yes, you can freeze it, Martha. No problem. Enjoy!
Simon says
Hi! I would like to make some and can it for a Christmas gift. If I want to make 10 16oz mason jars of it, how many times do I have to make the recipe (double, triple, quadruple?)
Thank you!
Mike Hultquist says
Simon, yes, this recipe is easily made as a larger batch. Yep, just quadruple or more. Enjoy! Great gifts!
Arel says
I tried the recipe, it's really good.
Mike H. says
Thank you, Arel - I am glad that you like it!
Irene says
Hi this recipe sounds great unfortunately I'm based in the UK where fresh Habanero's are difficult to buy would dried peppers work?
Mike Hultquist says
Irene, you can use dehydrated habaneros for this type of salsa, which is more pureed. Just rehydrate them first in hot water. You can also use some dried pods and other fresh peppers (something more local to you) to round it out if you'd like. Let me know how it turns out for you. Enjoy!
John says
It's pretty rare that I make a recipe and don't find some flaw or tweak that I need to make. This one is absolutely flawless as is. I was convinced I didn't like mango salsas after trying several store bought versions but had never made one before myself. This is now my go to dipping salsa as well as my favorite topping for fish tacos! Everyone I have shared it with has loved it and asked for the recipe, even those who thought anything with habaneros was too hot for their taste (I use 4-6 depending on size). Thank you!
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks so much, John. A high compliment! Very happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
Brandon Wertz says
Have made this multiple times for the family and they loved it.
I recently acquired a bunch of Carolina Reapers. Do you think I can replace the habaneros with 1 Reaper? Not sure how they roast compared to habaneros.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Brandon. Yes, you can use reapers in place of the habaneros. Roast them the same way. Extra heat!!
Clayton says
Mike,
Thanks for making this page. I refer back to it for ideas from time to time. However this Roasted Mango Habanero salsa recipe of yours I gone ahead and modified it. I don't know if you've made this modification or not to it. But it came out pretty good, what I did differently was this.
Instead of roasting the veggies in the oven inside (cause it's hot as Hades here in Avon Park, Fl), I decided to fire up the Weber Grill with some Royal oak lump coal and Cherry Wood Chunks. Once the grill was going and smoking pretty good. I put the veggies cut up in my 12" cast iron pan and put it on the grill with the lid closed and vents closed most of the way. I let the veggies smoke and roast, then about the time to remove the habaneros I doused the pan with a good splash of Bumbu XO Rum (black bottle) and set it to flame. Let it flambe off a bit, then removed the habaneros, went inside and finished up the other part of the recipe. Once it all hit my ninja blender, I did add in a splash of pure agave syrup with the lime juice.
All in all this came out wonderful, these modifications came of course to me after trying your recipe the first time. I also have made your ghost pepper salsa recipe as well, you were not kidding about how these plants seem to produce! Thankfully I have a friend that would like some dried pepper and salsa made, so I'll be making some of those things once this next batch of peppers ripen up.
Thanks again!
Clayton
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Sounds great, Clayton! Recipes are meant to make your very own. Kudos! Enjoy.
Elbert Jones says
I noticed in your video that you did not wear gloves when you sliced up the Habaneros. Are you insane or a total SADOMASOCHIST? You should ALWAYS wear gloves when cutting up Habaneros
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Elbert, habanero peppers don't bother my hands/skin. I've been doing this a LONG time. I do wear gloves when handling superhots. Please note that YES, you should wear gloves when working with hot peppers if you have a concern. Thank you for yours.
Christen says
This recipe is awesome!! I can not believe how much flavor this salsa has. Just made it for 4th of July weekend and it will remain a staple in my house!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Very nice! Thanks, Christen!
michael P says
Fiery hot! I mixed in with a little sour cream and coated a tortilla and had pulled pork burrito. It was amazing. No way am I using for just chips and I have a high heat threshold. I would recommend removing seeds from peppers for those who want a kick but not a Chernobyl explosion in their mouth. I used all garden grown vegetables and mango!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. Thanks.
Darcy says
What are you doing with the pepper seeds? I live in Minnesota where people are scared of spicy but I love heat. Made it for a work party. My “mild” batch consisted of de-seeded jalapeños and serranos prior to roasting (no habaneros). And the slightly spicy batch had jalapeños and a Serrano de-seeded after roasting and 4 habaneros that were de-seeded prior to roast.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Darcy, I usually include the spicy innards of the peppers, but you can core them if desired.
Stacie A says
Just made this. I used 4 habaneros and I cannot imagine how brave you are to use 10. I love spicy food but I could not take it any spicier than it is right now. If you like super spicy and sweet, this is your recipe! My recommendation would be to start with just one to two habaneros and then add more to taste.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Stacie, yes, this is a true spicy salsa. Please note that the recipe only calls for 2 habanero peppers. I personally use 10 of them sometimes, as I love the heat, but realize that can be too hot for some.
Theresa says
Have you ever made this with frozen mango? Just looking for a short cut. Maybe, I'll make it both ways and taste test!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Theresa, I have not, but it will work totally fine. I have made many other sauces and salsas with frozen mango. It will likely be softer, but you'll get some good flavor. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Katie says
Can this be canned? Has anyone tried? If so, how long did you process? I’m having trouble finding a mango habanero salsa canning recipe and have habaneros coming out my ears!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Katie, you can use a pressure canner to can this. If using a water bath, you may need to add in some acid, like citrus or vinegar, to lower the pH. Shoot for 3.5 or lower for home canning. See my post on Canning/Jarring Chili Peppers, which applies to salsas: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/preserving-chili-peppers/canning-or-jarring-chili-peppers/
Christina says
Hi Mike,
Can I can this salsa?
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Christina, you can use a pressure canner to can this. If using a water bath, you may need to add in some acid, like citrus or vinegar, to lower the pH. Shoot for 3.5 or lower for home canning. Enjoy!
Laura says
How long is this good for if I don't can it?
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Laura, this will last a good week or longer in the refrigerator, covered.
Jason says
This. Is. Awesome!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Jason!!
Carla says
Made this recipe and didn’t sauté the mangos...love the heat, but felt it needed something so I pulsed in some red onion and that took it over the top. Thanks for the share!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Sounds like a great update, Carla! Glad you enjoyed it.
Cori says
I have made this a few times . I used about 10 habaneros I tried using ghost pepper on one occasion a bit too spicy . But thanks for the great recipe
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Cori! Yep, that can get pretty spicy! Glad you enjoy it!
Michelle says
I made the salsa tonight and enjoyed it with tortilla chips and on my fish tacos. It was a family hit!. The Mango flavor Is a twist to my regular salsa. Great recipe, thank you!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Michelle! Glad you enjoyed it!
Adam M says
Can this recipe be multiplied and canned? Looks delicious! Thanks!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Adam, yes, salsa is great for canning. You can use a pressure canner, or the water bath method. If doing a water bath, it is best to shoot for a pH of 3.5 or lower. You can add vinegar or citrus as needed.
Robert Bowdish says
Nice! I've been wanting to do a hab/mango for some time. Saw a mango today in the store and it sparked the memory. This is good. I did hop it up a little as I do a LOT of salsas during the summer time. My usual is 5 ingredients which include garlic and red onion, so for me this was missing some of what I am used to. Adding some red onion and garlic really round this out. Also my mango was mush, lol. I tried to brown it a bit in my wok--nope. Baby food! LOL. But it turned out great with a lot of heat (I went back and added 6 more habs--all I had), just the right amount of sweet and everyone in the house loved it!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Robert. Glad you were able to adapt the recipe to what you are used to. Glad you enjoyed it.
Gavin says
Excellent salsa!
I threw in the mango fresh, used a 28oz can of crushed peeled tomatoes, and subbed a Manzano pepper for the bell pepper. Perfect amount of heat with 2 habaneros, just enough to feel it but keep going in for bit after bite. Definitely a new favorite ~slurp slurp!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Sounds great, Gavin! I love it. Definitely one of my favorite salsas.
Cameron says
Was looking for a habanero salsa recipe that had the distinctive flavor of habaneros without the overwhelming heat. This was perfect. Definitely not mild but it was perfect for cochinita pibil sandwiches and even for dipping chips.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Cameron! Glad you enjoyed it! I'll bet this would be awesome with the cochinita pibil sandwiches. Nice.
Sean Irvine says
How in all that is holy did you use 10 habaneros? I used 6 and sadly when I opened the mango it was bad so I improvised and used two cans of pineapple I had in the pantry since it has that tart sweetness of mango. Holy crap thats hot. I am sweating as I write.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
There's definitely HEAT in this one, Sean! Next time you can adjust with milder peppers. Use a mix of them, maybe 1-3 habaneros and some sweets to balance out that heat.
Leah says
I made this for a lunch at my husbands office. It was a big hit. Sweet and spicy in all the right ways. I used 2 habanero peppers and that was plenty. I also threw the mango in raw. I am making it again as I have had people request it to take home.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Leah! I love to hear this! Super happy you all enjoyed it. I really love this salsa. Big flavor for sure!
Robert Ayers says
Salsa of the gods!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Thanks, Robert! Great salsa, that's for sure!
Russ says
Love it. Great with shrimp, and grilled or Swordfish!
Yummy!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Perfect uses for this salsa for sure, Russ. Thanks!
Ashley says
I am excited to make this, but wonder if you have ever canned it?
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
I have not canned this, but you can preserve salsa. Pressure canning will be no issue, but if you want to do a water bath, check the acidity first. It should be 3.5 or lower for home preserving.
Beverly says
I was wondering the same thing about canning it that’s what I’d like to do canning. I hope for a answer
Thank you Beverly Shivers
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Beverly, you can refer to my page on canning/jarring chili peppers, where there is canning information you can apply, as well as links to some valuable resources. Take care. https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/preserving-chili-peppers/canning-or-jarring-chili-peppers/
Ray says
Made this sauce man it was great couldn’t stop eating left the stems and seeds to make it hotter if it’s not hot it’s no good just my opinion
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Awesome, Ray! I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely one of my favorites.
Connie Hoffman says
Ten habaneros wow. Definitely impressed. I wouldn't be able to do one.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
It's definitely got some heat, Connie! Certainly a salsa to respect, though you can dial it back as desired.
Roger says
Great recipe!! Perfect topping for grilled salmon tacos!!!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Awesome! Agreed!
Chloe says
I love this recipe. This is seriously one of my new favorites. I love the taste of the red pepper.