Best 4 Cioppino Stew Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful seafood stew? Look no further than cioppino, a classic San Francisco dish that combines the best of the sea with a rich, tomato-based broth. Our collection of cioppino recipes offers a variety of takes on this iconic stew, ensuring there's something for every seafood lover. From traditional versions packed with an array of shellfish and fish to vegetarian interpretations bursting with colorful vegetables, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos to guide you through the cooking process. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of San Francisco with our delectable cioppino recipes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CIOPPINO SEAFOOD STEW WITH GREMOLATA TOASTS



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Feel free to experiment with your favorite seafood in this classic San Franciscan fisherman's stew. And don't forget to use the toasts slathered with zippy gremolata butter to soak up the flavorful broth. Bonus: This stew is great for entertaining since you can make the base a day in advance.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Bread     Soup/Stew     Fish     Shellfish     Seafood     Clam     Mussel     Shrimp     Squid

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 garlic cloves, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup packed sliced fennel
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 pound cleaned squid, bodies sliced into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved lengthwise if large
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dry white wine
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 1/2 cups seafood stock or vegetable broth
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
1 pound littleneck clams, soaked in water for 1 hour
1/2 pound medium tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
1/2 pound skinless flaky white fish such as bass, halibut, hake, or cod, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mince 2 of the garlic cloves. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, fennel, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and red-pepper flakes. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add squid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until squid is opaque and tender and the released juices reduce, 15 to 20 minutes. Add tomato paste and oregano and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add wine, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until cooking liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, bay leaves, clam juice, and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the butter, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together. Cut remaining garlic clove in half and rub the cut sides on the toasts. Spread the flavored butter on the toasts.
  • When ready to serve, heat the pot to medium and add clams, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and mussels. Arrange the fish on top of the stew, cover, and simmer until shellfish opens and fish and shrimp are firm and opaque, about 5 minutes more. Discard bay leaves and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
  • Serve cioppino immediately in large soup bowls with gremolata toasts alongside.

CIOPPINO, SEAFOOD STEW



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What makes this distinctive is the Mediterrianean-style mixture of tomatoes, basil and oregano with plenty of red wine and garlic-a base which makes the finished dish very strong and heady indeed.

Provided by DonnaR

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (35 ounce) can tomatoes with basil
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups red wine
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs boned sea bass or 1 1/2 lbs scrod fish, cut in 2 inch pieces
3 (1 1/2 lb) lobsters, cut up
1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned
12 hardshell clams, scrubbed
24 mussels, scrubbed
garlic bread

Steps:

  • Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil in large pot.
  • Add the tomatos, tomato paste, wine, lemon, one half cup or the parsley and all the seasonings.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add the fish, lobsters and shrimp and simmer, covered 15 minutes.
  • Add clams and mussels and simmer another 10 minutes more or until the clams and mussels open.
  • Sprinkle remaining parsley on top.
  • Serve in soup plates from the pot it was cooked in.
  • A nice touch is a piece of garlic bread in each soup plate as a blotter.
  • Have plenty more bread to pass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.8, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 600.8, Sodium 2928.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 101.9

CIOPPINO "SEAFOOD STEW"



Cioppino

This is my take on cioppino, I love seafood, but not the fishy taste if that makes sense.

Provided by Andra Kubala

Categories     Fish

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c butter
2 celery rib, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 28oz can(s) crushed tomatoes
2 c vegetable broth
1 c white wine
1 c chicken broth
4 clove garlic, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb lump crab meat
1 lb cod, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oysters, fresh
2 Tbsp parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. 1.In a large pot, on medium-low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil and saute the celery and onions until soft, about 10 minutes. Add all the rest of the ingredients except the seafood and fresh parsley. Simmer on low, uncovered, for one hour. Add a splash of water if the sauce gets to thick. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
  • 2. 2.Add the seafood and simmer covered another ten minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in the Italian parsley

CIOPPINO STEW



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Growing up in a Italian family this was one of the family recipes we had every christmas eve, traditional of 7 fish items on christmas eve.

Provided by Tina Giroux

Categories     Fish Soups

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 can(s) stewed tomatoes
1/2 c olive oil
3 medium onions diced
3 clove garlic diced
1/2 can(s) tomato paste
4 c water
1 c dry red wine
1 c sliced white mushrooms
2 tsp dry parsley
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large bay leaf
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sweet basil
1 tsp paprika
1-1 1/2 lb any white fish
1-1 1/2 lb bay scallops
1-1 1/2 lb crabmeat (fresh or imitation)
1-1 1/2 lb medium raw shrimp (peeled & devein)
1-1 1/2 lb chopped clams (fresh clams optional)
1- 1 1/2 lb fresh mussels (optional)
CHRISTMAS EVE ITALIAN CIOPPINO STEW

Steps:

  • 1. Fry the onions & garlic till soft. Add tomato paste and spices fry together then add the stewed tomatoes, water, bay leaf, red wine, mushrooms let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • 2. Then add the fish and cook till it flakes When adding the white fish cut it into smll chunks, add firm white fish such as cod or hadock.
  • 3. A nice warm crusty Italian bread goes great for dunking and soaking up the broth. Mangia, Mangia

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better your cioppino will taste. If you can, buy your seafood from a reputable fishmonger or market.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you add the seafood to the pot, make sure there is enough room for it to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pot, the seafood will steam instead of sautéing and it will not develop as much flavor.
  • Cook the seafood in batches: If you are using a lot of seafood, you may need to cook it in batches. This will help to prevent the seafood from overcrowding the pot and it will also help to ensure that it is cooked evenly.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality wine: The wine you use in your cioppino will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Use a dry white wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and texture to cioppino. Some good choices include onions, celery, carrots, fennel, and bell peppers.
  • Season the cioppino to taste: Season the cioppino with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the cioppino with crusty bread: Cioppino is traditionally served with crusty bread. The bread can be used to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Cioppino is a delicious and versatile seafood stew that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With its fresh seafood, flavorful broth, and crusty bread, cioppino is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is both impressive and easy to make, give cioppino a try. You won't be disappointed.

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