The Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion combines the formidable intensity of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper with ingredients inspired by Sicilian cuisine. With its 816,000 Scoville units (SHU), it is one of the most powerful sauces of season 26 of the American show Hot Ones.

Behind this extreme heat lies a refined and aromatic sauce: tomato, lemon, olive oil, garlic, grilled onion, oregano and basil bring freshness, depth and character to the fire of the Scorpion pepper. A true hot sauce for thrill-seekers who don't want to sacrifice flavor for heat.

Tasting notes

On the nose, the Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion immediately reveals notes of ripe chili, tomato and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the attack is lively and tangy thanks to white vinegar and lemon juice, quickly followed by the intense heat of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion.

The tomato provides a slightly rounded base, while the olive oil, garlic, grilled onion, oregano and basil give the sauce a very Mediterranean profile. The heat builds quickly and lingers, but is always accompanied by genuine flavors.

Flavor profile: tomato, lemon, garlic, olive oil, grilled onion and Italian herbs, with an extremely high heat level.

Heat level of Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion hot sauce

With 816,000 SHU, the Sicilian Scorpion clearly falls in the category of extremely hot sauces. Its star ingredient is the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, a pepper renowned for its heat and particularly intense attack.

In Hot Ones Season 26, it holds the 9th position out of 10, just before The Last Dab: Xperience. It is thus ranked 9/10 in heat in the Hot Ones lineup.

- Scoville Scale: 816,000 SHU
- Heat level: XXX HOT / extremely spicy
- Pepper: Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
- Hot Ones: sauce #9 – Season 26

If you are new to very hot sauces, start with a single drop and gradually increase the amount according to your heat tolerance.

How to use Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion hot sauce?

Despite its impressive heat level, this sauce is particularly interesting in cooking thanks to its flavors of tomato, lemon, garlic and Mediterranean herbs.

A few ideas for using Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion:

• Pasta: add a few drops to a tomato sauce, garlic pasta or a pasta all'arrabbiata.

• Chicken and Buffalo wings: mix it into your sauce to bring extreme heat to your chicken wings.

• Grilled meats: a few drops on a steak, burger or grilled meat are enough to elevate the dish.

• Chili con carne: ideal for turning a classic chili into an ultra-spicy dish.

• Pizza: add it after baking to fully enjoy its notes of tomato, lemon and herbs.

• Soups and stews: a small amount allows you to gradually intensify the heat.

• Burgers and sandwiches: use sparingly to deliver a real explosion of heat.

Tip: given its heat level, it's best to start with a few drops and adjust gradually. This sauce is designed to bring heat and flavor, not simply to break a tolerance record!

Recipe: Ultra-spicy Pasta Siciliana with Queen Majesty

Want to fully enjoy the Sicilian flavors of this sauce? Try a pasta with tomato, garlic, olive oil and Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion.

Ingredients for 2 people

• 200 g of pasta

• 250 g of cherry tomatoes

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 teaspoon of Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion

• A few fresh basil leaves

• Parmesan or pecorino

• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook the pasta al dente. Meanwhile, sauté the garlic in olive oil then add the cherry tomatoes cut in half. Let simmer for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

Add a small amount of Queen Majesty Sicilian Scorpion, stir, then fold in the pasta with a small ladle of cooking water. Mix until you get a well-coated sauce.

Finish with fresh basil, parmesan or pecorino and a drizzle of olive oil.

For lovers of extreme heat: gradually increase the amount of Sicilian Scorpion until you reach the level of fire that suits you.

Queen Majesty: a New York artisanal hot sauce brand

Founded in New York in 2013, Queen Majesty Hot Sauce is an artisanal brand specializing in hot sauces crafted from whole, carefully selected ingredients. The sauces are made in small batches in Queens and the brand prides itself on a no added sugar, no preservatives and no xanthan gum approach.

Queen Majesty has also become well known among chili lovers through its various appearances on Hot Ones. The brand has notably been featured in seasons 3, 4, 17 and 26 of the show, with the Sicilian Scorpion appearing in season 26.

The brand creates sauces that seek to combine chili heat with genuine aromatic complexity, rather than focusing solely on intensity.