Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this easy Cioppino recipe, a classic Italian seafood stew that brings the taste of the ocean to your table. This dish features an aromatic tomato broth simmering with fresh fish and shellfish, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners with family and friends. Its colorful presentation and rich flavors are sure to impress, whether you’re an experienced cook or trying your hand at seafood for the first time. Serve with crusty bread for dipping, and delight in a hearty meal that’s as satisfying to prepare as it is to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced (or sub 3 shallots)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (or sub 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes)
- 1 ½ cups dry white wine
- 6 cups fish stock (or chicken stock – see notes)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound mussels
- 1 pound manila clams
- ½ pound scallops or shrimp
- 1 pound firm fish – black cod, sea bass, halibut
- ¼ – ½ cup fresh parsley (or basil), chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and fennel until softened.
- Add carrots and garlic; cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in tomato paste.
- Add diced tomatoes and white wine; reduce wine by half.
- Pour in fish stock and bay leaves; bring to a boil then simmer.
- Once vegetables are tender, add seafood starting with mussels, followed by shrimp or scallops later.
- Simmer until seafood is cooked through; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg