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Savor Coastal Flavors with Authentic Cioppino Seafood Stew

Enjoy a delightful Cioppino Seafood Stew filled with seafood flavors and healthy ingredients for a perfect dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Provides healthy fats
  • 1 medium Fennel Bulb Use just the white part, diced
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Fennel Seeds Crushed if preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes To taste
  • 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed Tomatoes For a rich, flavorful broth
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock Can substitute with clam juice or homemade stock
  • 1.5 cups Dry White Wine Enhances the broth
  • Kosher Salt & Black Pepper For seasoning, to taste
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Cod Fillets Skin removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Sea Scallops Halved crosswise
  • 12 pieces Mussels Scrubbed clean
  • 12 pieces Clams (Littleneck) Or other small clams
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Anise-Flavored Liqueur Such as Pernod or Pastis
  • 3 tablespoons Parsley Minced for garnishing

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add diced fennel and yellow onion, sautéing for 10 minutes until tender and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, crushed fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, dry white wine, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Add cod pieces, followed by shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
  5. Stir in the anise-flavored liqueur. Cover and let rest for 3 minutes.
  6. Discard unopened mussels and clams. Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty sourdough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Choose fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Allow stew to rest after cooking to blend flavors better.

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