Cioppino, Calabrese

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Cioppino, Calabrese - a mouth-watering seafood stew!
in Seafood

Prep

45 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 onions , medium chopped
1 -2 garlic clove
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce or ( 4 ounce ) cans puree
red wine ( Chianti , Burgundy , Merlot )
Italian spices
olive oil
water
7 large dungeness crabs , cleaned and cracked just before addition to the sauce ( live if possible )
10 lbs clams , scrubbed clean . ( Discard any that are open )
2 lbs mussels ( optional )
5 lbs prawns , rinsed ( in shells )
1 lb oyster , fresh with liquor ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
320
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Cioppino, Calabrese is a classic seafood stew that hails from San Francisco, California. The dish is inspired by the Italian fish soup, 'cioppin,' which was introduced to San Francisco by fishermen from Genoa, Italy. Today, cioppino is a popular dish that is enjoyed all over the US. Cioppino, Calabrese is a hearty and flavorful dish that is made with a variety of fresh seafood, including dungeness crabs, clams, mussels, prawns, and oysters. The dish is simmered in a rich tomato-based broth that is seasoned with Italian spices and red wine. This seafood stew is perfect for cooler weather or any time you're in the mood for something warm, comforting, and delicious.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until soft.
2.Add garlic and cook for a minute.
3.Pour in the red wine, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian spices and bring to a simmer.
4.Add water to the pot and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5.Add the cleaned and cracked dungeness crabs, clams, and mussels. Cover and cook until the shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
6.Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink.
7.Add fresh oysters with the liquor and cook for an additional minute.
8.Serve the cioppino hot with crusty bread. Enjoy!

PROS

Cioppino, Calabrese is a delicious seafood stew that is perfect for any seafood lover.

The dish is packed with succulent seafood, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs and spices.

It is a great dish to make for a family dinner or for entertaining guests.

CONS

The dish can be quite expensive to make, depending on the cost of the seafood ingredients.

It is also time-consuming to clean and prepare the seafood before cooking.

Cioppino, Calabrese should be enjoyed in moderation, as it is high in sodium and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cioppino, Calabrese is a seafood stew that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The dish is low in saturated fat and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
The antioxidants in the tomatoes and onions also have anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost immune function.

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