Nor Cal Cioppino Recipe

Name: Nor Cal Cioppino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cups diced yellow onions; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup minced garlic; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups red wine; 6 cups tomato sauce (recommended: San Marzano); 1/2 cup clam juice; 1/4 cup lemon, juice; 4 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons red chili flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 -ounce Sambuca liqueur; 4 pounds Dungeness crab, whole, cooked, cleaned, cracked and broken into 4 pieces; 2 pounds littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed; 2 pounds firm white fish, like cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 pounds shrimp, shell on, deveined; 1 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves; Fresh bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups diced yellow onions
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups red wine
6 cups tomato sauce (recommended: San Marzano)
1/2 cup clam juice
1/4 cup lemon, juice
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons red chili flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 -ounce Sambuca liqueur
4 pounds Dungeness crab, whole, cooked, cleaned, cracked and broken into 4 pieces
2 pounds littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed
2 pounds firm white fish, like cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 pounds shrimp, shell on, deveined
1 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
Fresh bread, for serving

1
In a large stock pot over medium heat, add oil and saute onions, fennel, pepper and garlic until lightly browned.
2
Add tomato paste and continue to cook until it browns.
3
Add wine, tomato sauce, clam and lemon juices, water, bay leaves, red chili flakes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and liqueur to the sauteed vegetables and simmer for 1 hour.
4
Add crab to the sauce and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
5
Add clams and let simmer for 5 minutes, then add in cod and cook 4 to 5 minutes.
6
DO NOT STIR.
7
To finish add, shrimp.
8
Let cook 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
9
Stir in parsley and serve immediately with fresh bread.

625

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cups diced yellow onions, 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Nor Cal 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nor Cal Cioppino

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