The Cioppino, or Ciuppin, gets its name from the Ligurian dialect and simply means "fish soup." This stew has become a staple of Italian-American cuisine, originating from the influence of the many Genoese immigrants who settled in San Francisco. Inspired by various traditional regional Italian soups and stews, it celebrates the freshness of seafood.
Traditionally, Cioppino is prepared with the catch of the day—Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and various fish—simmered in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes and white wine.
In our version, we take a different approach, omitting tomatoes to highlight the delicate flavors of the seafood. The base consists of a fragrant clam broth, enhanced with finely sliced leeks, shallots, and cream, in which tender potatoes simmer. As a final touch, sea bream fillets, mussels, clams, and shrimp are gently poached for perfect cooking.
The result? A rich, aromatic broth that enhances every bite of this seafood feast!
DETAILS |
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes |
Cooking Time: 30 to 35 minutes |
Servings: 2 to 4 |
Difficulty Level: Easy |
INGREDIENTS |
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2 fresh sea bream fillets (about 150g each) |
8 to 10 fresh clams |
8 to 10 fresh mussels |
4 to 6 jumbo shrimp |
4 to 6 small potatoes, halved |
1 leek, finely sliced |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
2 cups of clam or chicken broth |
½ cup of 35% cream |
½ cup of dry white wine |
2 tbsp of butter |
½ tsp of Cayenne pepper |
Fresh dill |
Salt and pepper to taste |
PREPARATION STEPS
1 - In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the shallot and leek. Cover and let them sweat for about 10 minutes.
2 - Add the white wine and let it evaporate over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
3 - Add the broth and potatoes, cover, and let simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
4 - Add the cream and Cayenne pepper.
5 - Gently add the fish and seafood.
6 - Sprinkle with fresh dill, season with salt and pepper, cover, and continue cooking over medium-low heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is perfectly cooked.
7 - Serve and enjoy.