Green Posole with Cod and Cilantro

A fresh and vibrant Mexican-inspired stew combining tender cod, hominy, and a zesty green tomatillo sauce. This lighter version of traditional posole features serrano chiles for heat and fresh cilantro for brightness.

4 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 whole shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole serrano chiles
  • 8 whole tomatillos
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 pound cod fillet
  • 15 ounces white hominy
  • 8 ounces clam juice
  • 3 whole radishes
  • 1 to taste lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook shallots, garlic, and half of chiles, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, 6-8 minutes.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, purée tomatillos in a blender until smooth.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Add half of tomatillo purée to pot and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup cilantro to remaining purée in blender and blend until smooth; set aside.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Add cod, hominy, clam juice, and 1 cup water to pot. Bring to a simmer and gently cook over medium-low until cod is opaque throughout and beginning to flake, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in reserved raw tomatillo-cilantro purée, breaking cod into large chunks; season with salt and pepper.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Divide stew among bowls and top with radishes, cilantro, and remaining chile. Serve with lime wedges.

    2 min