Cioppino

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About this recipe

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Cioppino is a delicious and hearty seafood stew that originated in San Francisco. This classic Italian-American dish is packed with a variety of fresh seafood, such as fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, and crab. The base of the stew is made with a flavorful tomato broth, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. It is a perfect dish for seafood lovers, offering a taste of the ocean in every spoonful.

Keywords: Cioppino, seafood stew, San Francisco, Italian-American, tomato broth.

Cioppino recipe details

Cioppino recipe, recipe Rating: 4.4
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A classic seafood stew my family have grown to love. There are many variations of this dish. Its a wonderful comfort food that is hearty and warm.
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 1 small onion (rough chop)
• 1/2 green bell pepper(rough chop)
• 1/2 red bell pepper(rough chop)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (24 ounce) cans roasted garlic tomato sauce
• 1 cup fish stock or clam stock
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning(Old Bay(R))
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 1/2 pound snow crab legs
• 1 pound medium size shrimp (peeled)
• 1 pound medium size scallops
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup parsley

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. In large stock pot over medium heat saute onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers in olive oil until soft. Add tomato sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2. Next add fish stock, stirring as you pour. Add all your seasonings (cayanne pepper, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, Italian season) minced garlic, and white wine. Let simmer for about 30 mins.
3. Wash and clean your seafood and season with seafood seasoning. Next add your crab legs to pot. Give it about 10 mins add shrimps and scallops; simmer on low heat til shrimps turn pink.(5 to 10 mins)
4. Next finish off with adding 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; stir in to pot; let simmer for 5 mins. Then add 1/2 cup of green onion.
5. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warm bowl using your remaining green onion and parsley to garnish.