Delicious Bodega Bay Cioppino Seafood Stew Recipe

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Delicious Bodega Bay Cioppino Seafood Stew Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 13, 2024

This Bodega Bay Cioppino recipe is a seafood lover's dream. Brimming with a variety of fresh seafood including shrimp, crab, mussels, and fish, all simmered together in a flavorful tomato broth. This hearty stew is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening, and will transport you straight to the California coast.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups seafood stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, mussels, fish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread for serving

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, white wine, seafood stock, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Add mixed seafood to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until seafood is cooked through.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread on the side.

Interesting Facts

  • Cioppino is a traditional Italian-American seafood stew that originated in San Francisco in the 1800s.
  • The name 'Cioppino' is believed to come from the word 'ciuppin', which means 'chopped' in the Ligurian dialect of Italian.
  • Bodega Bay, located on the California coast, is known for its fresh seafood and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.