Description
Hearty San Francisco Cioppino brings Mediterranean-inspired seafood magic to dinner tables with rich tomato broth brimming with fresh catch. Hungry souls will savor this classic Italian-American fisherman’s stew that delivers complex ocean flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1/2 pounds clams, scrubbed
- 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
- 1 pounds white fish (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
- 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pounds squid, cut into rings
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions, chopped green peppers, and minced garlic until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes, white wine, seafood stock, and sprinkle dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes into the pot. Allow mixture to simmer steadily for 10 minutes, developing rich, layered flavors.
- Carefully introduce fresh clams and mussels into the bubbling liquid, covering the pot and allowing shellfish to steam for 5-7 minutes until shells gradually begin to part.
- Gently fold white fish chunks, raw shrimp, and sliced squid into the aromatic broth, stirring delicately to ensure even cooking. Continue simmering 5-7 minutes until seafood transforms to opaque white and becomes fully cooked.
- Taste the cioppino and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, balancing the maritime flavors.
- Distribute the vibrant, steaming seafood stew into individual serving bowls, generously garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and accompanying with rustic, crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood for the most authentic and flavorful cioppino experience.
- Remove any clams or mussels that do not open during cooking to ensure food safety and prevent potential illness.
- Customize the seafood mix based on local availability or personal preferences, swapping in different types of fish or shellfish.
- Prepare bread ahead of time and toast it lightly to create the perfect crispy accompaniment for soaking up the rich, aromatic broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg