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Cioppino Seafood Stew

Delicious Cioppino Seafood Stew: A Quick Italian Delight

Experience the coastal flavors of Authentic Cioppino Seafood Stew, combining fresh seafood and zesty tomato broth for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for a lighter option
  • 1 bulb fennel only the white part used
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds or ground fennel as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust based on spice preference
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 4 cups seafood stock or clam juice
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound cod fillets or other white fish
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 pound sea scallops halved
  • 1 pound mussels scrubbed
  • 1 pound littleneck clams cleaned
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon anise flavored liqueur (Pernod or Pastis) optional
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced

Equipment

  • heavy pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chopped fennel and onion, sauté for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, seafood stock, and white wine. Season with salt and pepper, bring to boil and then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  4. Add cod, shrimp, scallops, and mussels to the broth. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
  5. Stir in anise liqueur if using, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty sourdough baguette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the stew base up to 2 days in advance. Store in the fridge and reheat before adding seafood.

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