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Posole de Camarones (Shrimp and Hominy Stew) #MexicanRecipes


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Posole de Camarones
Shrimp and Hominy Stew

Ingredients
Herbed Salsa Verde

  • 1 C arugula
  • 1 C fresh mint leaves
  • 1 C fresh cilantro leaves
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ground black pepper
  • big pinch sea salt
Lime Sea Salt

  • grated lime zest
  • 1 tepin chili
  • 2 T coarse sea salt
Posole

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • chopped celery
  • chopped carrots
  • 5 C vegetable boullion
  • 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 C cooked white hominy
  • juice from 1 orange
Additional Garnishes

  • sliced sundried tomatoes
  • anchovy filets
  • fresh squeezed lime juice


Procedure
Herbed Salsa Verde
Mince all the greens and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients and set aside.

Lime Sea Salt
Mash all of the ingredients together in a mortar and pestle. Set aside.

Posole
Heat olive oil in a soupot or Dutch oven over medium to high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until the onions are tender and beginning to turn translucent. Stir in the reserved Herbed Salsa Verde. Pour in the vegetable boullion and juice from the orange. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook till just opaque.

To Serve
Ladle into individual bowls. Garnish, as desired, and serve hot.

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