This modern version of Italian-inspired bouilliabase was created in San Francisco. It is a scrumptious blend of clams, mussels, crab, halibut and tender shrimp in a savory tomato broth. Cioppino makes a hearty & rustic meal with plenty of crusty bread for dipping!
RecipeSavants.comThis modern version of Italian-inspired bouilliabase was created in San Francisco. It is a scrumptious blend of clams, mussels, crab, halibut and tender shrimp in a savory tomato broth. Cioppino makes a hearty & rustic meal with plenty of crusty bread for dipping!
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Ingredients:
1 Pound Little Neck Clams1 Pound Mussels1 Large Dungeness Crab0.5 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 Large Onion3 Cloves Garlic1 Large Green Bell Pepper28 Ounces Italian Style Diced Tomatoes2 Cups Reserved Shellfish Stock2 Cups Red Wine2 Cups Tomato Juice2 Cups Fish Stock1 Bay Leaf1 Small Bunch Fresh Basil1 Large Bunch Fresh Parsley2 Teaspoons Salt1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper3 Pounds Halibut Fillets2 Pounds Large ShrimpIn a large stockpot over medium-high heat, insert a metal steam basket and bring 2 cups water to boil. Add clams & mussels, cover, and steam until the shells just open, about 5 minutes. Discard any seafood that doesn't open. Drain the shellfish, and reserve the cooking liquid. Set aside.Crack and remove the meat from the crab legs. Meanwhile prepare a herb bouquet, by placing the bay leaf, basil and 1/2 of the parsley in a sheet of cheesecloth and tieing up into a tight bundle. Heat the stock pot over medium-high heat, and heat the oil and saute the onions until softend, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes, reserved shellfish stock, wine, tomato juice & fish stock. Stir in the salt, pepper and prepared herb bouquet. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard teh herb bouquet. Stir the cubed halibut into the soup and cook covered for 5 minutes, stir in the reserved shellfish and crab and simmer for anthoer 3 minutes. Serve the soup in large bowls with a healthy sprinkle of fresh parsley and a thick slice of garlic bread.
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