What is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?

It is an Italian stew recipe made with 24 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 Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Crab, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 24 is above.

What goes well with Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?

Explore these Italian side-dish recipes. Spicy Italian Deviled Eggs Cold Spaghetti Salad Kim’s Buttery Garlic Breadsticks Lasagna Mozzarella Sticks

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 472.63 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 24 ingredients and 7 steps.

Is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) healthy?

Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 472.63 calories and 50.19 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 372.31 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.54 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)

Name: Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 1 to taste Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 stalk Celery; 1 whole Crab; 1 leaf Dried Bay Leaves; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tbsp Fresh Basil; 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley; 4 cloves Garlic; 5 slices Lemon; 12 oz Lemon Cod; 1 lb Medium Shrimp; 1 lb Mussel; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Salt; 12 oz Salted Cod; 1 to taste Salt & Pepper; 1 lb Shrimp; 28 oz Tomato Puree; 2 cups Water; 2 cups White Wine; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Italian 🇮🇹American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Pescatarian 🐟Pescatarian

This cioppino features cod, Dungeness crab, shrimp, and mussels in a tangy tomato broth brightened with white wine, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Red pepper flakes add gentle heat, while Worcestershire sauce deepens the flavor, making it a warming choice for a relaxed seafood dinner or special gathering.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

53 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 16 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 93 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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53
Heart Health: 58
Metabolic: 53
Digestive: 40
Inflammatory: 66
Performance: 58
General Wellness

1

Combine butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
2

Stir in onion and celery with a pinch of salt; cook until onion is soft and golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3

Stir wine into onion mixture; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer.
4

Stir in tomato puree, water, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes.
5

Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in lemon and cod, then return the mixture to a simmer, about 2 minutes.
6

Stir in crab, shrimp, and mussels. Cover and simmer until all mussels are cooked and have opened, about 5 minutes.
7

Stir in 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 24 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Crab. Each serving provides about 472.63 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 24 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 Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Crab, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 24 is above.
What goes well with Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino)?: Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
Spicy Italian Deviled Eggs
Cold Spaghetti Salad
Kim’s Buttery Garlic Breadsticks
Lasagna Mozzarella Sticks
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 472.63 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 24 ingredients and 7 steps.
Is Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) healthy?: Chef John’s San Francisco Fish Stew (Cioppino) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 472.63 calories and 50.19 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 372.31 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.54 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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