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Ina Garten Cioppino Recipe

Ina Garten Cioppino Recipe

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Are you looking for a meal that feels special? This Ina Garten Cioppino Recipe is the perfect choice for seafood lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onions 2 onions
  • 2 cups chopped fennel 1 large bulb
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups seafood stock or clam juice
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound firm white fish like cod or halibut, cut in chunks
  • 1 pound mussels scrubbed and debearded
  • 1 pound clams littleneck or manila
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Sauté the Vegetables

  • Heat the olive oil in your large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and fennel. Cook them for about 10 minutes until they are soft. This builds the base flavor for your stew.

Add Garlic and Spices

  • Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for just one minute. You will smell the amazing aroma. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it turns bitter.

Mix in Tomato Paste

  • Add the tomato paste to the pot. Stir it well with the vegetables. Let it cook for two minutes. This makes the broth rich and deep in color and flavor.

Deglaze with White Wine

  • Pour in the white wine. Use your spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom. These bits have lots of flavor. Let the wine simmer for a few minutes to reduce.

Simmer the Broth Base

  • Add the crushed tomatoes and seafood stock. Bring the liquid to a boil. Then turn the heat down. Let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken and blend the spices.

Add the Firm Fish

  • Gently stir in the chunks of white fish. Cover the pot and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. The fish should just start to turn opaque and firm to the touch.

Add Shellfish and Shrimp

  • Add the shrimp, mussels, and clams to the pot. Cover it again. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. The shrimp will turn pink and the shells will open wide.

Final Seasoning and Garnish

  • Check the stew. Throw away any shells that did not open. Stir in the fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper if needed. Serve it hot and fresh immediately.

Notes

  • Always use a "dry" white wine for the best taste. Avoid sweet wines as they ruin the balance.
  • Do not overcook the seafood. Seafood gets rubbery if it stays on the heat for too long.
  • You can add scallops or calamari for extra variety. Just add them with the shrimp at the end.
  • If you cannot find fennel, use celery. However, fennel gives the most authentic Italian-American taste.
  • Make the broth a day early. The flavors get even better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
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