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Cioppino – Seafood Stew

This Cioppino – Seafood Stew features a savory blend of fresh seafood in a rich tomato broth, making it a perfect dish for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 small leeks (or 1 large leek), sliced
  • 45 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 2 ½3 cups fish stock or seafood stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ lb mussels, cleaned
  • ½ lb manila clams or littleneck clams, cleaned
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp, deveined (preferably with shells on)
  • 1 lb white fish of choice, cut into chunks

Instructions

  • Dice the shallots, carrots, and leeks, and mince the garlic.
  • Preheat a large Dutch oven, add olive oil, then sauté shallots, leeks, and carrots for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then pour in the wine and simmer briefly.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and fish stock, along with seasonings. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Add mussels and clams, cover, and cook until they begin to open (3-4 minutes).
  • Fold in shrimp and white fish, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
For deeper flavors, allow the stew to simmer longer.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 90