Spicy Cioppino Recipe

Name: Spicy Cioppino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 3/4-pound cooked whole Dungeness crab; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 1 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons harissa paste* or chili-garlic sauce**; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with puree; 16 mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 10 ounces cod or other white fish, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1/2 pound cleaned squid, bodies cut into rings; 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

Servings: persons

1 1 3/4-pound cooked whole Dungeness crab
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons harissa paste* or chili-garlic sauce**
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with puree
16 mussels, scrubbed, debearded
10 ounces cod or other white fish, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound cleaned squid, bodies cut into rings
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

1
Remove crab legs and cut at joints.
2
Cut crab body into quarters; scrape out gills and intestines and discard.
3
Heat olive oil in large pot over high heat.
4
Add chopped onion, marjoram and bay leaf.
5
Saute 2 minutes.
6
Add anchovies, parsley, garlic and harissa paste; saute 2 minutes.
7
Add crab legs and body pieces and white wine.
8
Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes.
9
Add stock and tomatoes.
10
Increase heat and boil 5 minutes.
11
Add mussels; cook until mussels open, about 7 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
12
Add remaining seafood; simmer until cod and shrimp are opaque in center, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
13
Ladle cioppino into bowls and serve.
14
*Available in Middle Eastern markets and some supermarkets.
15
**Available in Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 3/4-pound cooked whole Dungeness crab, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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!

Spicy Cioppino

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Variations & substitutions

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