Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of San Francisco and discover the delectable flavors of cioppino, a classic seafood stew brimming with an array of oceanic treasures. Originating from humble fishing communities, this robust dish has evolved into an iconic representation of the city's diverse culinary heritage. From the selection of the freshest seafood to the preparation of the flavorful broth, every step in creating cioppino is a testament to the dedication and expertise of skilled chefs. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice just starting your culinary adventures, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to recreate this beloved dish in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of cioppino, making your own memorable seafood extravaganza with every spoonful.
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CIOPPINO (SEAFOOD STEW)
This seafood stew, an impressive crowd-pleaser, can be prepared ahead of time and finished just 15 minutes before you serve it. If you leave out the crab legs, use an additional 8 ounces of white fish to keep the stew hearty.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
- Add crushed tomatoes and their juice, white wine, water, and clam juice; bring to a simmer.
- Add crab and clams. Simmer, covered, until crab shells turn bright pink and clam shells open, about 10 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add fish and shrimp to stockpot. Simmer, covered, until fish is opaque and shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and any unopened clams.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
CIOPPINO
Giada De Laurentiis' Cioppino, an Italian-American fisherman's stew, is a lighter alternative to heavy holiday meals, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium heat. Add the fennel, onion, shallots, and salt and saute until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and 3/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and saute 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste. Add tomatoes with their juices, wine, fish stock and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
- Add the clams and mussels to the cooking liquid. Cover and cook until the clams and mussels begin to open, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and fish. Simmer gently until the fish and shrimp are just cooked through, and the clams are completely open, stirring gently, about 5 minutes longer (discard any clams and mussels that do not open). Season the soup, to taste, with more salt and red pepper flakes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
CIOPPINO
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large (12-inch) heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and saute for 10 minutes, until tender. Stir in the garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, stock, wine, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. The stock will be highly seasoned.
- Add the seafood in the following order: first the cod, then the shrimp, scallops, and finally the mussels. Do not stir! Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the seafood is cooked and the mussels are open. Stir in the Pernod, being careful not to break up the fish; cover and set aside for 3 minutes for the flavors to blend. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Ladle into large shallow bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with Garlic Toasts.
- Warm the oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Add 1 1/2 quarts water, the wine, tomato paste, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for one hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing on the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. If not, add enough water or white wine to make 1 quart.
- Cool completely, transfer to containers, and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the baguette diagonally in 1/4-inch-thick slices. Depending on the size of the baguette, you should get 20 to 25 slices.
- Lay the slices in one layer on a sheet pan, brush each with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and crisp. As soon as they're cool enough to handle, rub the top of the toasts with a cut side of the garlic. Serve at room temperature.
CIOPPINO, SEAFOOD STEW
What makes this distinctive is the Mediterrianean-style mixture of tomatoes, basil and oregano with plenty of red wine and garlic-a base which makes the finished dish very strong and heady indeed.
Provided by DonnaR
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil in large pot.
- Add the tomatos, tomato paste, wine, lemon, one half cup or the parsley and all the seasonings.
- Bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add the fish, lobsters and shrimp and simmer, covered 15 minutes.
- Add clams and mussels and simmer another 10 minutes more or until the clams and mussels open.
- Sprinkle remaining parsley on top.
- Serve in soup plates from the pot it was cooked in.
- A nice touch is a piece of garlic bread in each soup plate as a blotter.
- Have plenty more bread to pass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.8, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 600.8, Sodium 2928.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 101.9
CIOPPINO
A wonderful seafood stew! Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread for sopping up the delicious broth!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Seafood
Time 55m
Yield 13
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large stockpot, add onions, garlic and parsley. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
- Add tomatoes to the pot (break them into chunks as you add them). Add chicken broth, bay leaves, basil, thyme, oregano, water and wine. Mix well. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and crabmeat. Stir in fish, if desired. Bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until clams open. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with warm, crusty bread!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 755 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood if possible. Fresh seafood will give your cioppino the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you overcrowd the pot, the seafood will not cook evenly. Cook the seafood in batches if necessary.
- Use a variety of seafood. A variety of seafood will give your cioppino more flavor. Some good options include shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and fish fillets.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use will add flavor to the cioppino. Choose a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking.
- Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy. Cook the seafood just until it is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve the cioppino with crusty bread or rice. Crusty bread or rice is a great way to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Cioppino is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood stew. It is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a cioppino that will impress your family and friends.
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