CIOPPINO, CALABRESE
This recipe comes from my maternal Calabrese grandmother. It was traditionally served on Christmas eve and contains only shellfish. Some cioppino recipes include calamari (squid), mussels, and/or chunks of solid bodied fish that holds together during cooking. The two essential ingredients are Dungeness crab and garlic. Note: Live Dungeness crabs are preferred for this dish. If they are not available in your area, cooked and cracked crab may be substituted. If they are, add them after the prawns. You only want to re-heat the crab, not overcook it. Tip: Supply each guest with ample napkins, a bib, and a nutcracker and pick to get at all of the sweet Dungeness crab.
Provided by Chia Chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sauce Base:.
- Chop or mince onions and garlic. Saute' in olive oil until translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes and 2 14oz cans water.
- Add tomato sauce or puree plus two 4oz cans water.
- Add 1 14oz can red wine.
- Add Italian seasoning to taste.
- Adj1ust amount of sauce depending on quantity and size of seafood.
- Seafood:.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add clams and mussels.
- 10 minutes later, add cracked and cleaned live crabs. (See note above regarding live vs cooked crab).
- 5 minutes later, add prawns and oysters.
- When crab and prawn shells turn red and the clams open the dish is ready to serve.
- Serve with lots of garlic bread made with real crusty sour-dough bread and lots and lots of garlic and butter. Wash everything down with a hearty red wine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 611.6, Sodium 5591.8, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5, Protein 148.2
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Victoria Saums
[email protected]This cioppino Calabrese is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night. The flavorful broth and tender seafood are sure to hit the spot.
Carlos R
[email protected]I'm always looking for new seafood recipes, and this cioppino Calabrese is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Teddy Gaming
[email protected]This cioppino Calabrese is a bit spicy, but I love it that way. If you don't like spicy food, you can always reduce the amount of chili flakes.
Yumna Rajpoot
[email protected]I've never had cioppino Calabrese before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes!
noko makgabo
[email protected]This cioppino Calabrese is a great way to impress your guests. It's a delicious and elegant dish that is sure to wow everyone at your table.
BALOCH WAZIR
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this cioppino Calabrese! The broth was so flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Hector Guzman
[email protected]I made this cioppino Calabrese in my slow cooker, and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.
Robyn beckett
[email protected]This cioppino Calabrese is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp and mussels that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect way to do it.
Mena Ali Ibrahim
[email protected]I love the combination of seafood and vegetables in this dish. It's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
Md Sabur
[email protected]This is the best cioppino Calabrese I've ever had! The seafood was cooked perfectly, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Victor Dominguez
[email protected]I've made this cioppino Calabrese several times, and it's always a hit. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that I highly recommend.
Bailey Keiser
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sagor Sarder
[email protected]I made this cioppino Calabrese for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of requests for the recipe.
Rahmatullah Baratali
[email protected]I love that this dish is so versatile. You can use any type of seafood that you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste.
Aurelio Rios II
[email protected]This was my first time making cioppino Calabrese, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.
Same Arslan
[email protected]I served my cioppino Calabrese with a side of crusty bread for dipping. It was the perfect way to soak up all the delicious broth.
Evanny Vallejos
[email protected]I added a bit of extra spice to my cioppino Calabrese by using a spicy sausage and adding some red pepper flakes. It gave the dish a nice kick without being overpowering.
rissan rissan
[email protected]I used a variety of seafood in my cioppino Calabrese, including shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari. The result was a delicious and hearty stew that was perfect for a cold winter night.
Maryam_shalmet Jakhro
[email protected]This cioppino Calabrese was a hit with my family! The combination of seafood, vegetables, and spices was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.