Cioppino
A rustic Italian-American seafood stew loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and white fish in a garlicky tomato broth. Ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 52g

Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz (1 can) crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 1 lb clams, littleneck
- ¾ lb mussels
- 1 lb cod fillet (or halibut), cut into 2-inch chunks
- ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in crushed tomatoes and white wine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- 3
Simmer broth uncovered for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- 4
Add clams and mussels to the broth. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to open.
- 5
Nestle cod chunks and shrimp into the broth. Cook uncovered for 4 minutes.
- 6
Gently stir and cook 2–3 minutes more until shrimp turns opaque and fish flakes easily.
- 7
Discard any clams or mussels that didn't open. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Ladle cioppino into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread for soaking.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (at least 6-quart)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- knife and cutting board
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