Shrimp and Scallop Posole

A flavorful Mexican-inspired seafood soup featuring tender shrimp and scallops in a savory broth made with hominy, salsa verde, and clam juice. This coastal twist on traditional posole is brightened with lime and fresh cilantro.

4 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups bottled clam juice
  • 15 ounce white hominy
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon lime peel
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir about 30 seconds. Add 3 cups clam juice and next 4 ingredients to skillet; simmer 5 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Add shrimp, scallops, and 3 tablespoons cilantro to simmering broth, adding more clam juice to thin if necessary. Simmer until seafood is just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

    3 min

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