Cioppino Recipe

Cioppino is a traditional Italian recipe, mostly prepared in the Liguria region. Its name comes from the Ligurian dialect word “ciuppin” which means “to cut,” as the main ingredient in the recipe is fresh cut fish. The recipe is quite simple to prepare, but remember to use fresh ingredients, as the freshness of the fish has the biggest impact on the final taste of the recipe. 

Cioppino Recipe
Cioppino Recipe
Cioppino Recipe

Cioppino

A delicious and easy Cioppino recipe, which pairs fresh seafood with a decadent tomato broth.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Halibut Fillets, diced
  • 16 Mussels
  • 16 Clams
  • 1 Onion, large, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper, flakes
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 1½ cup Tomatoes, Crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 cup White Wine, dry
  • 1½ cup Water
  • Olive Oil, Extra virgin, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped shallot and cook until lightly golden.
  • Add minced garlic clove, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Blend with wine and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and stir well to combine.
  • Let it simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  • Add poached clams and mussels, prawns, and halibut.
  • Toss gently to combine, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Instead of water, you can add poaching liquid.
  • Simmer clams and mussels and remember to discard damaged ones and those that did not open. Then add them to the tomato sauce.
  • Garnish with more fresh parsley.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg
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