Description
Classic Cioppino is a hearty Italian-American seafood stew with a tomato-wine broth, loaded with fresh fish, shellfish, and herbs — perfect for a cozy dinner with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups seafood stock (or fish stock)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound firm white fish (e.g., halibut or cod), cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 pound clams, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and fennel, and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes, wine, seafood stock, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Add the firm white fish and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until shellfish open and shrimp is opaque. Discard any unopened shells.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood you can find for best flavor.
- You can substitute or add other seafood like crab or calamari.
- Make the broth ahead of time and add seafood just before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a glass of white wine for a restaurant-style experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with seafood and broth)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg