Ina Garten Cioppino Recipe
Ina Garten Cioppino Recipe is a warm seafood stew full of rich flavor. This dish feels cozy, fancy and still very simple. The broth is tomato based and full of herbs, garlic and wine.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 cup seafood stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound firm white fish chunks
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels cleaned
- 1 pound clams cleaned
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Sauté the base
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and pepper. Cook gently until soft and sweet smelling.
Build the broth
- Pour in tomatoes, seafood stock and white wine. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer so flavors mix well.
Add the fish
- Place fish pieces gently into simmering broth. Do not stir too hard. Cook slowly so fish stays tender and does not break apart.
Add shrimp and shellfish
- Add shrimp, mussels and clams to pot. Cover with lid and cook carefully. Shells open and shrimp turns pink when done perfectly.
Finish and serve
- Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve hot with bread and lemon wedges for bright flavor.
Notes
- Use very fresh seafood always
- Do not overcook or seafood gets tough
- Let broth simmer for deep flavor
- Use firm fish that does not fall apart
- Add chili flakes if you like heat
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping
- Use good quality white wine