Description
A rich and hearty seafood stew originating from San Francisco, packed with fresh fish, shellfish, and a tomato-based broth infused with garlic, herbs, and white wine. This classic Cioppino offers a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 250 g mussels, cleaned
- 250 g clams, cleaned
- 200 g white fish (cod or halibut), cut into chunks
Broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup seafood stock or fish broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent, which will form the aromatic base for the stew.
- Cook garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its fragrance without browning.
- Add liquids and spices: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, white wine, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes to meld the flavors and develop a rich broth.
- Cook shellfish: Add the cleaned clams and mussels to the pot, cover it, and cook for 5 minutes until the shells start to open, indicating they are ready.
- Add shrimp and fish: Incorporate the peeled shrimp and white fish chunks into the stew, cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes until all seafood is thoroughly cooked and opaque.
- Season: Taste the stew and season with salt and black pepper as needed for balanced flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the stew and serve hot, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Discard any shellfish that do not open after cooking to ensure food safety.
- Serve the stew with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Feel free to mix and match seafood types based on availability and preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American (San Francisco)
