Healthy Cioppino - Fresh Homemade Seafood Stew
A flavorful, healthy homemade Cioppino seafood stew made with fresh shellfish, white fish, tomatoes, herbs, and aromatic broth. Light, nutritious, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 chef’s knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Ladle
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 fennel bulb sliced (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dry white wine optional
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 lb white fish cod, halibut, or similar, cut into chunks
- ½ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ lb mussels cleaned
- ½ lb clams cleaned
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, fennel, red pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and white wine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add the fish and shrimp; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Add mussels and clams; cover and cook until shells open (5-7 minutes).
- Discard any unopened shells.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or crusty bread.
Notes
- You can substitute any seafood you prefer salmon, scallops, or crab work well.
- For a richer flavor, simmer the tomato broth longer before adding seafood.
- Make it spicy with extra red pepper flakes or mild by reducing them.
- Serve with sourdough bread to soak up the broth.