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Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) Recipe

Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Cioppino, a traditional Italian-American fisherman’s stew, is a flavorful seafood dish brimming with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and white fish in a savory tomato broth. This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy dinner with crusty bread for dipping.


Ingredients

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Base:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Broth:

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups seafood stock or fish broth
  • 1 cup water

Seafood:

  • 1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops
  • 1/2 pound firm white fish like halibut or cod, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, saute onion and fennel until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in white wine, scrape up bits, add tomatoes, seafood stock, water. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Cook Seafood: Add clams, mussels, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, scallops, fish, cook for 5-7 minutes until seafood is done.
  4. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve hot with lemon wedges and bread.

Notes

  • Use a variety of fresh seafood based on preference.
  • Add seafood gradually to prevent overcooking.
  • Pair with toasted sourdough or baguette.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg