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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 mins
  • 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.

About This Recipe

Chef John's San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery, Crab, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 555.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?
It is an Italian stew recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Celery, Crab, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 21 is above.
What goes well with Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?
About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 555.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.

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