Cioppino
Cioppino is a delightful Italian seafood stew that captures the essence of the ocean with its rich tomato broth and vibrant herbs. This comforting dish features tender cod, sweet shrimp, and briny mussels, all simmered to perfection. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, cioppino is sure to impress your guests while remaining simple enough for a weeknight meal. Serve it hot with crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 lb cod or halibut fillets, cut into pieces
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and seafood stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fish fillets first; after 5 minutes, add shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook until mussels open (about 5 more minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with parsley alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg