Description
Cioppino is a classic Italian-American seafood stew featuring a rich medley of cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crab simmered in a fragrant tomato-based broth infused with garlic, onions, fresh parsley, white wine, and aromatic herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1.5 pounds cod fillets, cubed
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 pounds bay scallops
- 18 small clams
- 18 mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1.5 cups crabmeat
Aromatics & Herbs
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Liquids & Others
- 0.75 cup butter
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1.5 cups white wine
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onions, fresh parsley, and minced garlic. Cook and stir the mixture until the onions become softened and translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes, to release their flavors.
- Simmer Broth: Add the canned stewed tomatoes into the pot, breaking them into chunks as you add. Stir in the chicken broth, white wine, water, bay leaves, dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cover the pot and let the broth simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop a complex and aromatic base.
- Add Seafood and Cook: Stir in the cubed cod, shrimp, bay scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat into the simmering broth. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the clams open up, indicating the seafood is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Remove from heat and ladle the cioppino into warm bowls. Serve immediately while piping hot to enjoy the full flavor and freshness of this seafood stew.
Notes
- This cioppino is a traditional seafood stew rich in a variety of shellfish and white fish, seasoned with classic Italian herbs.
- Make sure to clean and debeard mussels thoroughly before adding to avoid grit.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving if desired.
- Pair with crusty bread or garlic toast to soak up the flavorful broth.
- For a spicier variation, consider adding red pepper flakes to the broth during simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 755 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg
