ITALIAN CIOPPINO

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Categories     Fish     Shellfish     Stew

Yield Makes 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/4 cup light olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
2 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. halibut steaks, cubed
1 lb. medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 lb. mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 lbs. clams in shell, scrubbed
16 oz. cooked crab meat
16 oz. bay or sea scallops, rinsed, drained
1/2 lb. calamari, cleaned and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, saute oil, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, and garlic until tender (but not browned). Add parsley, cilantro, tomatoes, tomato juice, claim juice, white wine, basil, oregano, thyme, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper into the large pot. Let this mixture simmer for 2 hours. 15 to 20 minutes before you are ready to serve the cioppino, add the fish, shrimp, mussels, clams, crab legs, scallops and calamari to the stockpot. Stir the cioppino while it simmers gently for approximately 5 minutes; or until the shrimp are pink and the clams and mussel shells have opened. Remove any unopened mussels or clams before serving.

Aliyana Guerrero
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this cioppino. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Rajuan Koyes
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This cioppino is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. It's mild and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Nicole Cain
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I love the simplicity of this cioppino. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but the results are amazing.


Josina Motshwane
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This cioppino is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a very comforting dish.


Davis Wafula
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I was really impressed with this cioppino. It was easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Rutherford
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This cioppino is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


IMOH JOHNSON
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I love that this cioppino is made with a variety of seafood. It makes it a very flavorful and interesting dish.


Bianka Stahl
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This cioppino is a great way to use up leftover seafood. It's also a very affordable meal.


Afshan 436
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I've tried many cioppino recipes, and this one is by far the best. The combination of seafood and spices is perfect.


Vusi Dladla
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I was disappointed with this cioppino. The broth was bland and the seafood was overcooked.


Rana Prtab
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This cioppino is a little bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll be sure to use less chili pepper next time.


Mdsohel mr57rana
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I've made this cioppino several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The seafood is always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Jeremiah Mathew
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This was my first time making cioppino and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Prince Yadav
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I love this cioppino! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Danish Lover
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This Italian cioppino is a delicious and flavorful seafood stew. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!