Description
Easy Cioppino Stew is a comforting and flavorful seafood stew featuring a rich tomato-based broth loaded with fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and optional chorizo for an extra depth of flavor. This hearty, gluten-free recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels gourmet yet remains simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 chorizo sausages (casing removed, optional)
- 1 onion (sliced thin)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 28 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
- 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
Seafood
- ½ lb. fresh fish (cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ lb. fresh bay scallops
- 1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails optional)
- ½ lb mussels or clams (scrubbed)
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics and chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add chorizo if using, cooking until no pink remains. Then add thinly sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking and stirring often for 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
- Build the stew base: Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, seafood or chicken stock, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
- Add seafood and cook: Gently add in the fish pieces, followed by scallops, shrimp, and finally mussels or clams. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until fish turns opaque and mussels open up. Discard any mussels or clams that do not open.
- Finish with herbs and seasoning: Stir in fresh basil and parsley. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and adjust salt to taste. Serve the stew hot.
Notes
- This seafood stew is a comforting, hearty dish that’s simple enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for guests.
- The recipe is naturally gluten-free, Paleo, and Whole30 friendly.
- You can omit chorizo to keep the dish lighter or to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated; seafood may be delicate when reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 197 mg
