CALIFORNIA CIOPPINO

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I found this recipe in the newspaper about 15 years ago. I modified it a bit and have served to my very best friends. Absolutely the best. Rather expensive but worth it!

Provided by Randy Molitor

Categories     Halibut

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
28 ounces canned tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup red wine
1 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
12 small fresh clams
12 fresh mussels
1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb prawns, shelled and deveined
1 lb crab, cleaned and cracked
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic over moderate heat in olive oil until soft but not browned.
  • Add parsley, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, water, vinegar and herbs.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.
  • (Basic sauce can be made ahead, cooled, covered and refrigerated. Heat sauce before adding to seafood.)
  • While sauce is simmering, rinse all fish and seafood in cold water.
  • Scrub clams thoroughly.
  • Layer all seafood in large kettle, placing clams and mussels on top.
  • Pour hot sauce over all.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Cook over low heat about 20 minutes, or until clams and mussels open and prawns turn pink.
  • To serve, ladle hot sauce and some seafood into soup plates or large soup bowls.
  • Lot of sour french bread.
  • Enjoy.

Kiara McLeod
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I didn't like the cioppino at all. The seafood was overcooked and the broth was too fishy.


Talal Ahmed
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The cioppino was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper, and maybe some other spices, to taste.


Kaitlyn Dsouza
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The cioppino was good, but I found the broth to be a bit too thin. I would recommend adding more tomatoes or tomato paste next time.


Zahoor Zahoor
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This cioppino was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Sharon Shultz
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cioppino was flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Pernod.


Mino Lofi
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Wow!


Siddiqui Babu
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This was my first time making cioppino and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Randall Hulsey
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I've made this cioppino several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover seafood, and the broth is always packed with flavor.


Jade Sanders
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Delicious!


Cindy Lou
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This cioppino was amazing! The seafood was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I especially loved the addition of the artichoke hearts and the Pernod.


Anwar Lucky
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I love cioppino and this recipe did not disappoint! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Ravenfeller
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The cioppino was easy to make and turned out great! I used halibut, shrimp, and clams, and the broth was packed with flavor. I served it with garlic bread and a salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Amina Khaldun
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I made this cioppino for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful and delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


AIDEN LESTER
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This cioppino was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the artichoke hearts and the Pernod.


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