Cioppino Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cioppino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 white onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid-bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved; 2 cups dry white wine; One 28-ounce can tomato puree; 1 lemon-zest of one peeled in strips with a vegetable peeler; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups water; 1 cup bottled clam broth; 12 ounces mussels, scrubbed; 12 ounces littleneck clams, scrubbed; 12 ounces shelled and deveined large shrimp; 12 ounces skinless striped bass fillet, cut into 2-by-1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid-bodies cut into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved
2 cups dry white wine
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
1 lemon-zest of one peeled in strips with a vegetable peeler
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup bottled clam broth
12 ounces mussels, scrubbed
12 ounces littleneck clams, scrubbed
12 ounces shelled and deveined large shrimp
12 ounces skinless striped bass fillet, cut into 2-by-1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
n a very large, enameled cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add the fennel, celery, onion, oregano and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 15 minutes. Add the squid and cook over moderately low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Stir in the wine and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Cook until evaporated, about 20 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and strips of lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 40 minutes.
3
Add the water and clam broth and bring to a boil. Remove and discard the lemon zest. Season the broth with salt and pepper. Add the mussels, clams and shrimp, cover and cook until most of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes. Add the striped bass and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes longer.
4
Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 1 white onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cioppino falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cioppino

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