Description

Cioppino is a classic Italian-American seafood stew featuring a hearty mix of cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crab simmered in a flavorful broth of tomatoes, white wine, herbs, and butter. This rich, aromatic stew is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a comforting and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Seafood

1.5 pounds cod fillets, cubed
1.5 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
1.5 pounds bay scallops
18 small clams
18 mussels, cleaned and debearded
1.5 cups crabmeat

Sauce and Aromatics

0.75 cup butter
2 onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1.5 cups white wine
1 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add chopped onions, fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the onions are softened and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add Liquids and Herbs: Add the stewed tomatoes to the pot, breaking them into chunks with your spoon as you add them. Stir in chicken broth, white wine, water, bay leaves, dried basil, thyme, and oregano. Cover the pot and let the broth simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop the flavors.
Cook the Seafood: Stir in the cubed cod, peeled shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat. Increase the heat to bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the clams have opened and the seafood is cooked through.
Serve: Ladle the hot cioppino into bowls. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the rich seafood flavors in every bite.

Notes

This cioppino is a classic seafood stew with fish, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crab in a warm broth seasoned with basil, thyme, and oregano.
Ensure clams and mussels are scrubbed and debearded before cooking to remove any sand or grit.
Use fresh white wine rather than cooking wine for the best flavor.
Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
Adjust seafood quantities based on preferences or availability but keep the cooking times consistent to avoid overcooking delicate proteins.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
Calories: 318 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 755 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 164 mg