Description
This hearty Cioppino is a cozy seafood stew made with a rich tomato broth and a medley of fresh seafood. Surprisingly simple to prepare, this one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 small fennel bulb, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 little neck clams, scrubbed
- ½ pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 pound cod or halibut filets, cut into ¾-inch pieces
- ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and fennel; cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in wine and let reduce for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, clam juice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add clams and mussels, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes until they begin to open.
- Stir in cod, shrimp, and scallops. Simmer 3–4 more minutes until seafood is cooked and clams/mussels fully open. Discard any unopened ones.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.
Equipment
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No clam juice? Use fish stock or more vegetable broth. Skip red pepper flakes for a milder version. You can prep the broth a day ahead and add seafood just before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg