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Cioppino

A bowl of Cioppino filled with fish, shrimp, clams, and crab in a tomato broth, garnished with fresh parsley and served with crusty bread.

Cioppino is a hearty seafood stew that hails from the kitchens of Italian fishermen in San Francisco. It's a comforting dish that brings together a variety of fresh fish and shellfish in a tomato-based broth.

This version is simple enough to make at home, but it has all the deep flavors you’d expect from a restaurant dish. Serve it with crusty bread for a perfect meal.

Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Servings 8
Description

This Cioppino recipe is a seafood lover’s dream, featuring a mix of fish, shrimp, clams, and crab in a fragrant tomato broth. It’s an easy, flavorful dish that cooks slowly, allowing all the rich seafood flavors to develop.

Ingredients
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (28 oz)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 bottle clam juice (8 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • ½ cup white wine or vegetable broth
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-2 tsp sugar
  • 1 lb haddock fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 can chopped clams, undrained (6 oz)
  • 1 can lump crabmeat, drained (6 oz)
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Step-by-step Process
  1. In a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, onions, celery, clam juice, tomato paste, wine, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and sugar.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  3. Stir in the haddock, shrimp, clams, and crabmeat.
  4. Cook, covered, for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the shrimp turn pink.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 205kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 483mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 29g116%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For the best results, use fresh seafood. If using frozen seafood, make sure it's fully thawed before cooking to avoid a change in texture.

Keywords: Seafood stew, tomato broth, haddock fillets, shrimp, clams
Read it online: https://pinnedrecipe.com/recipe/cioppino/