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Zesty Seafood Delight: Lee’s Quick & Easy Cioppino Recipe

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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
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! 🍽️

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