Shrimp posole

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5quartsWater
2mediumsOnions
2eachesHds Garlic, cut in half crosswise
½eachStk Celery, thickly sliced
6eachesCarrots, coarsely chopped
6eachesChile Guajillos, deveined,
1eachHd Garlic, cut in half crosswise
1mediumOnion, cut in half
2eaches14-oz cans Hominy, drained
½cupOlive Oil
poundsShrimp, Large, peeled and deveined, head and tails reserved seeded and rinsed
2poundsRed Snapper, cleaned
1poundsFish heads, backs and tails
1tablespoonDried Oregano
1teaspoonBlack Peppercorns
Salt
6eachesChile Guajillos, deveined, seeded and rinsed
¾tablespoonDried Oregano
1teaspoonBlack Peppercorns
Salt
Garnishes as listed in White Posole recipe

Directions

BROTH

POSOLE

To prepare broth, heat water in large stock pot. Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, chiles, red snapper, fish parts, oregano, peppercorns and salt to taste. Simmer broth about 1½ hours. Set aside to cool. Skim broth and strain. Discard solids. To prepare posole, heat all but 4 cups of strained fish broth in a large stock pot. Add garlic and onions and simmer for 15 minutes. Add hominy and simmer 15 minutes more. Remove garlic and discard. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet. Add shrimp and saute until just pink and opaque, 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside. In same pan, saute shrimp heads and tails until crisp and red. Add remaining fish broth and simmer 4 minutes. Strain broth, discarding solids. Add shrimp and shrimp broth to posole and reheat over low heat 5 minutes. Grind chiles, oregano and peppercorns in spice mill. Stir mixture and salt to taste into posole. Continue cooking 10 minutes more. Ladle soup into deep bowls. Serve with garnishes on the side. Makes 10 servings.

Source: Las Vegas Review/Journal 05/03/1995 Submitted By RON ALLARD On 05-03-95