Dive into the heart of comfort with this seafood stew, a delectable blend of tender fish, succulent shrimp, and sweet crabmeat simmered in a rich, aromatic broth.

Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this dish brings together a medley of seafood flavors in a way that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, this recipe promises a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups white wine
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves1 tablespoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cubed
• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 ½ pounds bay scallops18 small clams
• 18 mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 ½ cups crabmeat

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Instructions

Step 1 : Start with the Base

• In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
• Add the chopped onions, parsley, and minced garlic.
• Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2: Add the Liquids and Herbs

• Break the stewed tomatoes into chunks and add them to the pot.
• Stir in the chicken broth, white wine, and water.
• Toss in the bay leaves, dried basil, thyme, and oregano.
• Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Seafood

• Carefully stir in the cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat.
• Increase the heat to bring the pot to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the clams and mussels have opened up, which should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

• Ladle the seafood stew into bowls and enjoy the delicious flavors of your homemade Cioppino!

FAQs

How can I tell when the clams and mussels are done?

Clams and mussels are cooked when their shells have opened. Discard any that remain closed after cooking, as they may not be safe to eat.

Can I substitute the white wine with something else?

If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute it with additional chicken broth or a splash of lemon juice for acidity.

Easy Classic Italian Cioppino

This seafood stew combines a flavorful broth with tender cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat for a comforting and impressive dish that’s easy to make.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• ▢ ¾ cup butter
• ▢ 2 onions chopped
• ▢ 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
• ▢ 2 cans chicken broth (14.5 ounces each)
• ▢ 1 ½ cups white wine
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 2 bay leaves
• ▢ 1 tbsp dried basil
• ▢ ½ tsp dried thyme
• ▢ ½ tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds cod fillets cubed
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds bay scallops
• ▢ 18 small clams
• ▢ 18 mussels cleaned and debearded
• ▢ 1 ½ cups crabmeat

Instructions

Start with the Base

1. In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

   Add the chopped onions, parsley, and minced garlic.

   Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the Liquids and Herbs

1. Break the stewed tomatoes into chunks and add them to the pot.

   Stir in the chicken broth, white wine, and water.

   Toss in the bay leaves, dried basil, thyme, and oregano.

   Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Add the Seafood

1. Carefully stir in the cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and crabmeat. Increase the heat to bring the pot to a boil.

   Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the clams and mussels have opened up, which should take about 5-7 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy

1. Ladle the seafood stew into bowls and enjoy the delicious flavors of your homemade Cioppino!

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