Chef John’s Cioppino

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Chef John's Cioppino recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , diced
1 stalk celery , diced
1 pinch salt
4 cloves garlic , minced
2 cups white wine
1 can tomato puree
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes , or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 thin lemon slices
12 ounces cod , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Dungeness crab , cleaned , cooked , and cracked
1 pound medium raw shrimp , peeled and deveined
1 pound mussels , cleaned and debearded
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil ( optional )
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
391
Sugar
5g
Fat
14g
Cioppino is a seafood stew that originates from San Francisco and is often served in Italian-American households. Chef John's version of this classic dish is a flavorful mix of Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, and cod simmered in a tomato-based broth enriched with wine and aromatics. The stew is garnished with a handful of fresh herbs and slices of lemon, which add a bright citrus note to the rich and savory broth. Cioppino is filling, comforting, and perfect for sharing with loved ones on a chilly evening.

Instructions

1.Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2.Add onion and celery; sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4.Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scrapping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
5.Add tomato puree, water, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon slices.
6.Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
7.Add fish and cook for 5 minutes.
8.Add crab and cook for 5 minutes.
9.Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes.
10.Add mussels, parsley, and basil (if using); season with salt and black pepper.
11.Cover pot and cook until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes longer.

PROS

Cioppino is a flavorful and hearty seafood stew that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

It is high in protein, low in carbs, and full of vitamins and minerals from all the seafood and vegetables.

CONS

This recipe calls for a lot of seafood, which can be expensive and time-consuming to prepare.

Additionally, shellfish such as mussels may not be accessible or desirable to all eaters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Seafood is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals necessary for maintaining healthy immune and cognitive function.
Additionally, the combination of vegetables and spices in Cioppino contributes to its anti-inflammatory properties.

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