California Cioppino Recipe
Description:
This California Cioppino recipe has been cherished for over 15 years since it was discovered in a newspaper. With a few modifications, it has become a favorite among friends, earning its reputation as “absolutely the best.” While it may lean towards the expensive side, every penny is justified by its rich flavors and delightful seafood medley.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 452.5 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Based on 4 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 28 oz canned tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 clams
- 12 halibut fillets
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 prawns
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 452.5
- Fat: 13.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 222.3mg
- Sodium: 1901.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.8g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 7.3g
- Protein: 57.9g
Keywords: Crab, Mussels, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Instructions:
- Begin by sautéing finely chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over moderate heat until they turn soft, ensuring they do not brown.
- Add chopped parsley, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, water, red wine vinegar, and bay leaves to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- If you prefer, you can prepare the basic sauce ahead of time, allowing it to cool before covering and refrigerating. Remember to heat the sauce before adding it to the seafood.
- While the sauce is simmering, rinse all the seafood under cold water. Ensure to scrub the clams thoroughly to remove any grit or sand.
- In a large kettle or pot, layer all the seafood, placing the clams and mussels on top for easy access.
- Carefully pour the hot sauce over the seafood, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes, or until the clams and mussels have opened, and the prawns have turned pink.
- To serve, ladle the hot sauce and a generous portion of seafood into soup plates or large soup bowls.
- Accompany the cioppino with slices of sourdough French bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
- Serve hot and enjoy this delightful California Cioppino with your loved ones!
This recipe for California Cioppino is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home. With its combination of succulent seafood and aromatic broth, it’s sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to the sunny shores of California with this exquisite dish!
