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🍲 Lee’s Cioppino Recipe 🍲
Description:
Lee’s Cioppino is a delightful seafood stew, perfect for any weather, but particularly comforting on chilly days. Its rich flavors and hearty ingredients make it a go-to dish for seafood lovers, and the best part? It freezes beautifully, so you can enjoy it anytime!
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 420.6
- Fat: 16.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 273.9mg
- Sodium: 974.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.8g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 44.9g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 20 oz bottled clam juice
- 6 1/2 oz minced clams (with liquid)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 6 leaves dried basil
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Step | Description |
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1 | Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. |
2 | Add chopped onions, minced garlic, dried oregano, and fennel seeds to the pot. |
3 | Sweat the onions until they are tender and translucent, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes. |
4 | Pour in the diced tomatoes, bottled clam juice, dry white wine, and the liquid from the minced clams. Stir well to combine. |
5 | Bring the mixture to a stew-like consistency by simmering for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. |
6 | Once the stew base is ready, add in the peeled and deveined shrimp, minced clams, and crab meat. Stir gently to incorporate. |
7 | Cook the seafood in the stew for approximately 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. |
8 | Season the stew with dried basil, cayenne pepper, and black pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir to distribute the seasoning evenly. |
9 | Allow the Cioppino to simmer for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. |
10 | Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Lee’s Cioppino! |
This recipe is a breeze to make, taking just 25 minutes of cooking time and 10 minutes of prep, resulting in a total cooking time of 35 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something comforting and delicious. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! 🍽️