Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups bottled clam juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa verde, medium (tomatillo salsa)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
  • 1 lb uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 lb large scallop, halved horizontally
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Method

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; saute 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.
  • 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.