Hearty Cioppino with Fresh Seafood

Hearty Cioppino with Fresh Seafood

60 mins
medium
8 servings

A vibrant and flavorful seafood stew bursting with fresh fish, shellfish, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

DinnerItalianSeafoodStew

Equipment Needed

  • Large heavy pot

Ingredients

  • 2.00 tablespoonsNeutral Oil(Use olive oil or avocado oil for best flavor.)
  • 0.50 mediumWhite Onion(Diced)
  • 1.00 cupFennel(Diced)
  • 4.00 mediumJalapenos(Sliced into thin rings (seeds left in))
  • 1.00 mediumRed Bell Pepper(Diced)
  • 5.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 teaspoonCelery Seed
  • 0.50 teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
  • 0.50 teaspoonSmoked Paprika
  • 2.00 tablespoonsTomato Paste
  • 1.50 cupsDry White Wine
  • 28.00 ozCrushed Tomatoes(can)
  • 1.00 10 ozClam Juice(bottle)
  • 16.00 ozClamato Juice
  • 1.50 teaspoonsKosher Salt
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Coarse ground)
  • 1.00 poundShrimp(Peeled & deveined)
  • 1.50 poundCod/Halibut/Rockfish(Any firm white fish)
  • 1.00 poundScallops(Sliced into thin halves horizontally)
  • 1.00 poundMussels(Rinse, remove beards. Discard any broken or open mussels.)
  • Parsley(Chopped)
  • Green Onion(Diced)
  • Crusty Bread(For serving)

Instructions

1

Sauté onion, fennel, jalapenos, and red pepper in oil until softened (4-5 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add garlic and cook until fragrant (45 seconds).

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Stir in celery seed, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Pour in white wine and simmer until mostly evaporated (2-3 minutes).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Add crushed tomatoes, clam juice, and Clamato juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

6

Season with salt and pepper. Add fish and simmer for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Add shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Gently push into the broth.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Cover and simmer until mussels are open and fish is cooked through (3-4 minutes).

Estimated time: 4 minutes

9

Ladle into bowls, discarding any unopened mussels. Garnish with parsley and green onion.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Serve with crusty bread.

Estimated time: 1 minutes