Seafood Cioppino

Name: Easy Cioppino Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 310 min
Total time: 335 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta.; 3 stalks celery.; 1 pound imitation crabmeat.; 1 cup frozen green peas.; 1 cup mayonnaise.; 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar.; 2 tablespoons white vinegar.; 3 tablespoons milk.; 1 teaspoon salt.; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

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Our Seafood Cioppino is a delightful medley of the ocean's bounty nestled in a warm, herby tomato sauce. This culinary gem, with simple steps and a little bit of love, will transport your senses straight to the seaside. Serve with crusty bread and share the joy!

Exploring Seafood Cioppino#

Seafood Cioppino is a rich and hearty stew that's a staple of San Francisco cuisine. This flavorful dish is a melting pot of various seafood, tomatoes, and herbs. Originating with Italian immigrant fishermen, Cioppino has become a beloved meal enjoyed by many.

What Goes Into A Cioppino?#

Essential Ingredients

Creating the perfect Cioppino begins with fresh ingredients. Here's a quick run-down:

Tomato-based broth
Fish like cod or halibut
Shellfish including shrimp, mussels, and clams
Herbs like oregano and basil
Dry white wine

A symphony of flavors is what makes Cioppino so special✨.

Cooking Your Seafood Delight#

Preparation

Cioppino is as fun to prepare as it is to eat. Begin with sautéing onions and garlic as the base. Add the wine, tomatoes, and herbs, and let it simmer, blending the flavors. This is where the magic happens🍲.

Cooking Time

Seafood cooks quickly, so add it towards the end. First the fish, then the shellfish, and cook until everything is perfectly tender.

Serving The Perfect Stew#

Serving Cioppino is all about the presentation. A big, warming bowl, with seafood temptingly peeking through the rich broth, is a treat for the eyes and palate. Accompany it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Sharing this dish with friends and family brings the experience full circle 🍽️.

About Recipe

Recipe By: Ella Savory

Category: Seafood

Last Updated: 2024-02-02

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 310 Minutes

Total Time: 335 Minutes

Yield: 8 Servings

Next: Savannah Seafood Delight

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Easy Cioppino Recipe Ingredients

01 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta.

02 3 stalks celery.

03 1 pound imitation crabmeat.

04 1 cup frozen green peas.

05 1 cup mayonnaise.

06 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar.

07 2 tablespoons white vinegar.

08 3 tablespoons milk.

09 1 teaspoon salt.

10 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

Easy Cioppino Recipe Step By Step

Step 01

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.

Step 02

While pasta is cooking, chop celery and crabmeat. Run hot water over peas to defrost.

Step 03

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt and pepper.

Step 04

Add the pasta, celery and crabmeat and stir until evenly coated. Adjust the salt, sugar or mayonnaise to suit your taste. Chill several hours before serving.

Notes

Note that you'll need 1 ½ lemons for this recipe - one for the shrimp boiling water and another ½ for the dressing.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

Calories: 436
Total Fat: ~
Total Carbohydrate: ~
Protein: ~

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