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San Francisco Cioppino

Briny, tomato-rich seafood stew that tastes like the wharf in 20 minutes. Jarred marinara base cuts cook time in half; shrimp and clams finish in a flash.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
38g
San Francisco Cioppino
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, jarred
  • 1 cup clam juice or seafood broth
  • ¾ lb littleneck clams (in shell, cleaned)
  • ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ lb lump crab meat or Dungeness crab

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant; don't let it brown.

  3. 3

    Pour in marinara and clam juice, then bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add clams, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until shells start to open.

  5. 5

    Stir in shrimp and crab, then simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until shrimp turns opaque.

  6. 6

    Discard any unopened clams. Season with salt and pepper, then serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • cover or lid

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