Description
Indulge in the flavors of the sea with this Authentic San Francisco Cioppino Seafood Stew. A rich and aromatic stew filled with a variety of fresh seafood in a savory tomato-based broth, this ultimate recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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Stew Base:
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Fennel bulb, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 3 cups Fish stock or clam juice
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Seafood:
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Fresh seafood mix, including Dungeness crab or crab claws
- 12 large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Bay scallops
- 1 pound Mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 pound Firm white fish like cod or halibut, cut into chunks
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, fennel, and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, fish stock or clam juice, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add firm white fish chunks first and cook for 5 minutes. Then add shrimp, scallops, mussels, and crab claws. Cover and cook until mussels open and shrimp turn pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Discard any unopened mussels. Remove bay leaves. Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor; frozen can be used but adjust cooking times.
- Serve with crusty sourdough bread to soak up the broth.
- Adjust spice level by adding more crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Seafood Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American, San Francisco
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 950 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams