CIOPPINO, CALABRESE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Steam     Vegetarian

Yield 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce Base
2 - 3 ea Onions, minced or medium chopped
1 - 2 bulbs Garlic
2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 4 oz cans tomato sauce or puree
red wine - (Chianti, Burgundy, Merlot)
Italian seasonings to taste.
olive oil
water
Seafood
7 large Dungeness Crabs (live if possible), Cleaned and cracked just before addition to the sauce.
10 lbs Clams - scrubbed clean. (Discard any that are open)
2 lbs mussels (Optional)
5 lbs Prawns (in shells) - rinsed.
1 lb fresh oysters with liquor (Optional)
2 loaves Garlic Bread

Steps:

  • Sauce Base 1 Chop or mince onions, and garlic. Saute in olive oil until translucent. 2 Add diced tomatoes and 2 cans water. 3 Add tomato sauce or puree plus 2 additional cans of water. 4 Add red wine (Use 14 oz can for measure). 5 Add Italian seasoning to taste. 6 Adjust amount of sauce depending on quantity and size of seafood. Seafood 1 About 30 minutes before you want to serve, add clams and mussels (if desired). 2 10 minutes later, add the cracked and clean live crabs. 3 5 minutes later, add the prawns and oysters (if desired). 4 When the crab shells turn red and the prawns are pink and the clam shells start to open, then it is ready to serve. 5 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 (Chianti et al) and enjoy.

Crispin Ireri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cioppino turned out delicious! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Yeasin telecom
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Duru Junior
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This was the best cioppino I've ever had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Merha Fatima
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful broth and the tender seafood. I will definitely be making this again.


Tufayel 1.M
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This cioppino was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the 'nduja, which gave the dish a nice kick of heat.


Junior Lunga
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This was a great recipe! The cioppino was packed with flavor and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Kix Azure
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I love how this recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients to create such a flavorful and satisfying dish. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Pj Looby
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This dish was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!


Nazishfarooq M farooq
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood and vegetables, and the broth is simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe!


Qwert Qwert
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Wow! This Cioppino Calabrese was an absolute delight. The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of seafood, vegetables, and spices. I especially loved the addition of the 'nduja, which gave the dish a nice kick of heat. I will definit