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Cioppino

Hearty Cioppino: Dive into Savory Seafood Bliss

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Cioppino, a flavorful seafood stew with Italian-American roots, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Seafood
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound fish such as cod or halibut, cut into pieces
  • 1 pound clams medium-sized, fresh
  • 1 pound crab optional

For the Broth

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup white wine

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For Garnish and Serving

  • 1 handful fresh herbs like parsley or basil
  • 1 loaf crusty bread for serving

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cioppino

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add diced tomatoes, seafood stock, and white wine to the pot. Increase heat and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in dried oregano and red pepper flakes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to deepen flavors.
  • Add clams to the pot and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to open, discarding any that remain closed.
  • Add shrimp and fish to the pot, stirring gently. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp turns pink and fish flakes easily.
  • If using crab, add it now and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Ladle Cioppino into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs and serving with crusty bread.

Notes

For the best flavor, ensure you use the freshest seafood available and adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cioppino, comfort food, healthy seafood, Hearty Meal, Italian Cuisine, seafood stew
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