Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)
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
- 1
Add the butter and olive oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-low.
- 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
Pour the wine into the onion mixture; raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer.
- 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
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
Add the crab, shrimp, and mussels. Cover and simmer until all the mussels are cooked and open, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the fresh parsley and basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 793.09 kcal High
- Protein 46.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 77.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 377.0 mg High
- Sodium 743.31 mg High
- Fiber 7.58 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.06 g High
- Added Sugar 3.33 g Moderate
- Calcium 411.42 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1333.46 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 27.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 50.77 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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