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Cioppino

Savor the Sea: Delightful Homemade Cioppino Recipe

Enjoy a rich and flavorful Cioppino packed with seafood and vibrant ingredients that make for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb clams scrubbed
  • 1 lb fish (e.g., cod or halibut) cut into chunks
  • 1 lb crab cleaned and cut into pieces
For the Base
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes canned, undrained
  • 2 cups fish stock or broth
  • 1 cup white wine
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cioppino
  1. In a large pot, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme, stirring for another minute to awaken the spices.
  3. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes, fish stock, and white wine. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully introduce the clams and fish chunks, cover the pot, and let cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and crab, stir gently, cover again, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp is opaque.
  6. Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for a minute before serving hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh seafood and adjust the spice levels to your preference.

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