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Cioppino Recipe

Cioppino Recipe
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A delicious and flavorful Italian-American seafood stew, Cioppino is a beloved dish that combines a variety of fresh seafood in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

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Broth:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup seafood or fish stock
  • 1/2 cup clam juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Seafood:

  • 1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops
  • 1/2 pound firm white fish (cod or halibut), cut into chunks

For Serving:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, shallots, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine, bring to a simmer. Add crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, clam juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  2. Cook the Seafood: Add clams and mussels, cover and cook for 5 minutes until they start to open. Add shrimp, scallops, and fish. Gently stir, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until seafood is cooked and shellfish have opened.
  3. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a variety of fresh seafood like crab, squid, or lobster for added flavor.
  • Make the broth a day ahead for enhanced taste.

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