Description
This Easy Cioppino Stew is a comforting, hearty seafood stew simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth. Packed with fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, and clams, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. The stew features a lovely blend of Italian seasonings, fresh herbs, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, making it a delicious gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- ½ lb. fresh fish (cod or halibut, cut into 2” pieces)
- ½ lb. fresh bay scallops
- 1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails optional)
- ½ lb. mussels or clams (scrubbed)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 onion (sliced thin)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 28 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
- 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 chorizo sausages (casing removed, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Chorizo and Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo (if using) and cook until there is no pink remaining. Then add the sliced onion and minced garlic and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.
- Create the Tomato Broth Base: Stir in the tomato paste and cook briefly before adding the diced tomatoes, stock, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the stew thickens slightly.
- Add the Seafood: Add the fish pieces first, then scallops, shrimp, and clams. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is opaque and the mussels or clams have opened. Discard any mussels or clams that remain closed.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs and Seasoning: Gently stir in the fresh basil, parsley, and freshly cracked black pepper. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the cioppino hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- This stew is perfect for a comforting and hearty seafood meal any night of the week.
- It’s naturally gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, and Whole30 compliant when the optional chorizo is compliant.
- Discard any mussels or clams that do not open during cooking for safety.
- You can substitute seafood stock with chicken stock if unavailable, but seafood stock gives the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 197 mg
