Zuppa Di Pesce, Cioppino, Or Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Zuppa Di Pesce, Cioppino, Or Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -3 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces onions, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 anchovies (optional); 1 celery, diced (4 ounces); 5 ounces diced fresh fennel (finocchio or anise); 5 ounces diced carrots; 1 cup diced potato; 3 ounces fresh diced shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup white wine; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried crushed coriander seed; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups kale, rough chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 pinch saffron; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups shrimp stock, from shrimp shells or 4 cups water; 1 1 lb catfish fillets (white flesh fish) or 1 lb cod fish fillet (white flesh fish); 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined reserve shells for stock; 1 lb scallops; 1 lb seafood, mix (which comes frozen and consist of baby octopus, squid, shrimp) (optional); 1 (8 ounce) can baby clams, and juice; Garnish; red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

1 -3 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces onions, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovies (optional)
1 celery, diced (4 ounces)
5 ounces diced fresh fennel (finocchio or anise)
5 ounces diced carrots
1 cup diced potato
3 ounces fresh diced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried crushed coriander seed
1 bay leaf
4 cups kale, rough chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, zest of
1 pinch saffron
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shrimp stock, from shrimp shells or 4 cups water
1 1 lb catfish fillets (white flesh fish) or 1 lb cod fish fillet (white flesh fish)
1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined reserve shells for stock
1 lb scallops
1 lb seafood, mix (which comes frozen and consist of baby octopus, squid, shrimp) (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can baby clams, and juice
Garnish
red pepper flakes, to taste
fresh parsley

1
In a pot add 5 cups water and shrimp shells bring to boil and then simmer 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile in a large pot heat oil add onion garlic, anchovies, celery, fennel, carrots, potatoes, & mushrooms saute till translucent about 5 minutes.
3
Add wine and herbs reduce wine cooking for 10 minutes.
4
Add kale, can tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, saffron, salt & black pepper.
5
Strain stock from shrimp shells (discard shells) adding enough water to make 4 cups.
6
Add to pot simmering 15 minutes.
7
Add remaining ingredients simmer 10-15 more minutes till fish almost flakes apart.
8
Check for seasoning adding more salt and pepper if needed.
9
Garnish with crushed pepper flakes and fresh parsley.

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* 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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -3 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces onions, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 4 anchovies (optional), and more.

Yes, Zuppa Di Pesce, Cioppino, Or Fish Stew 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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Zuppa Di Pesce, Cioppino, Or Fish Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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