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Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)

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Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) features a bright tomato and white wine broth layered with gentle heat and subtle herbal notes. Brimming with cod, shrimp, mussels, and sweet Dungeness crab, it delivers clean seafood flavors and a silky, aromatic base. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a special gathering with crusty bread for dipping.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)
  1. 1

    Add the butter and olive oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-low.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and celery with a pinch of salt; cook until the onion is soft and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour the wine into the onion mixture; raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato puree, water, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the lemon and cod, then return to a simmer, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the crab, shrimp, and mussels. Cover and simmer until all the mussels are cooked and open, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the fresh parsley and basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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