SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CIOPPINO

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This popular dish originated around Monterey Bay, California. This version, created in San Diego, has a southwest flavor. Serve with large bibs, crab shell crackers, extra bowls for the shells, and finger bowls if you wish. Nice served in large, shallow bowls alongside crusty sourdough bread, a green salad, and chilled white wine. You can vary the seafood according to the catch of the day, yours or your market's.

Provided by Becky Wergers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
2 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
½ cup white wine
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound halibut steaks, cubed
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 pound bay or sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, and garlic, and cook 5 to 10 minutes. Add parsley, cilantro, tomatoes, tomato juice, clam juice, white wine, basil, oregano, thyme, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Approximately 15 to 20 minutes before you are ready to serve the cioppino, stir in the fish, shrimp, mussels, clams, crab, and scallops. Continue to cook and stir 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 181.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 54.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 942.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Rose Opoku
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The cioppino was fantastic! The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Nyemady Prosperous Quire
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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 absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nancy Nancy
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I've made this cioppino recipe several times and it's always a hit. The combination of seafood and vegetables is perfect, and the broth is always so flavorful. I like to serve it with a crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Hency Raaja
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This cioppino recipe is a keeper! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the fennel and orange zest. It gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Reaction Master
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This cioppino was amazing! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Exo Man
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This cioppino is the best I've ever had! The seafood was cooked to perfection and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Naturinda Sarah
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I made this cioppino for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The seafood was tender and juicy, and the broth was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamsid Afghan
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The cioppino was fantastic! The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


ahtram shah
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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 absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


P Dawson
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I've made this cioppino recipe several times and it's always a hit. The combination of seafood and vegetables is perfect, and the broth is always so flavorful. I like to serve it with a crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


tim tilley
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This cioppino is a seafood lover's dream! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the fennel and orange zest. It gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Thomas zakhele Mhlanga
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I love this cioppino recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The seafood is always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bailey Blas
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This cioppino was amazing! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayem Sayem
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This cioppino is the best I've ever had! The seafood was cooked to perfection and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlie Bishop
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I made this cioppino for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The seafood was tender and juicy, and the broth was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Felix Manus
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The cioppino was fantastic! The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Mehmood Ashraf
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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 absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mukalazi Jimmy
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I've made this cioppino recipe several times and it's always a hit. The combination of seafood and vegetables is perfect, and the broth is always so flavorful. I like to serve it with a crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Shpresa Hysa
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This cioppino recipe is a keeper! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the fennel and orange zest. It gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.