Cozy Up with Easy Cioppino Seafood Stew Full of Flavor

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Cozy Up with Easy Cioppino Seafood Stew Full of Flavor

Experience a heartwarming cioppino seafood stew, rich in flavor and comfort. Perfect for chilly evenings and quick weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter can use olive oil for a dairy-free option
1 medium sweet onion can substitute with yellow onion
1 bulb fennel substitute with celery if needed
2 tablespoons tomato paste can replace with crushed tomatoes
4 cloves garlic fresh is best
1 teaspoon dried oregano can swap with Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste or omit
1 cup dry white wine e.g., Pinot Grigio; use vegetable stock for non-alcoholic substitute
1 can diced tomatoes fresh tomatoes can be used
2 cups vegetable stock chickpea or mushroom broth for richer flavor
1 cup clam juice more vegetable stock can be used instead
1 leaf bay leaf omit if unavailable
to taste kosher salt season to taste
to taste black pepper season to taste

For the Seafood

1 pound little neck clams soak and scrub to remove grit
1 pound mussels clean and debeard or substitute with shrimp
1 pound cod or halibut any white fish is suitable
0.5 pound shrimp fresh or frozen
0.5 pound sea scallops fresh is best, thawed frozen will work

For Garnish

to taste fresh parsley ideal for garnishing

Equipment

large stockpot or Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Add diced sweet onion and chopped fennel to the pot, cooking until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, minced garlic, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in dry white wine, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, clam juice, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Add little neck clams and mussels; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until shells begin to open.
Incorporate cod (or halibut), shrimp, and sea scallops; simmer for another 3-4 minutes until seafood is tender.
Remove pot from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley; adjust seasoning and ladle into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy your cioppino seafood stew fresh after cooking for the best flavor experience.

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