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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
Cioppino
comfortrusticitalianfishshrimpclamstenderjuicy

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. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and white wine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.

  3. 3

    Simmer broth uncovered for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.

  4. 4

    Add clams and mussels to the broth. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to open.

  5. 5

    Nestle cod chunks and shrimp into the broth. Cook uncovered for 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Gently stir and cook 2–3 minutes more until shrimp turns opaque and fish flakes easily.

  7. 7

    Discard any clams or mussels that didn't open. Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 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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