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Cioppino

Savory Cioppino: An Easy Seafood Delight for Home Cooks

Discover the magic of Cioppino, an Italian-American seafood stew with shrimp, clams, and crab, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb clams scrubbed
  • 1 lb fish fillets cut into chunks (like cod or halibut)
  • 1 lb crab fresh or imitation
For the Base
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes one can
  • 4 cups seafood stock or fish broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish and Serving
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 crusty bread for dipping

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cioppino
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir occasionally, then add 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking until fragrant.
  2. Pour in a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 4 cups of seafood stock, and 1 cup of dry white wine. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully add the fish fillets to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until firm and soaked with the broth flavor.
  5. Stir in 1 lb of shrimp and 1 lb of clams. Cover tightly and cook for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and clams open up.
  6. Fold in 1 lb of crab and heat through for about 3-5 minutes over low heat.
  7. Ladle the Cioppino into bowls and garnishing with fresh parsley. Serve with slices of crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor. Discard any clams that remain closed after cooking. Adjust seasoning gradually while cooking.

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