Hearty Seafood Cioppino Recipe
Ingredients
Seafood:
• 1 lb clams (scrubbed)
• 1 lb firm white fish (cod, halibut, or haddock), cut into chunks
• 1 cup fish stock (or clam juice)
• 1 lb mussels (scrubbed & debearded)
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Vegetables & herbs:
• 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
• 1 can (14 oz) tomatoes, with juices
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
Seasonings:
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
Liquids & oils:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup dry white wine
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Instructions
1. Prepare the base
In a large heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Deglaze & simmer
Pour in the white wine; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add tomatoes (with juices) and fish stock.
Season with salt & pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
3. Add seafood
First add clams and mussels; cover pot and cook 5 minutes until they begin to open.
Add fish and shrimp; cover again and cook 5 more minutes, or until fish is opaque and shrimp are pink.
Discard any clams/mussels that don’t open.
4. Finish & serve
Stir in fresh parsley.
Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping.
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✅ Tips:
You can swap or add scallops, crab, or lobster if you’d like a richer version.
For a deeper flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering and remove before serving.