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Alaska Seafood Cioppino

Alaska Seafood Cioppino
Mix various Alaska seafoods to create this hearty and stunning stew.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: About 2 cups cioppino per serving

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup sliced fennel
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 slice bacon, sliced finely
  • 2 bottles (8 oz. each) clam juice
  • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine (Cabernet or Pinot Noir)
  • 2 pounds of your favourite Alaska Seafood, to include Alaska Crab (King, Snow or Dungeness) and finfish such as Alaska Pollock, Salmon, Cod, Halibut or Sole – fresh, thawed or frozen

Nutrition Facts

Calories 400
Total Fat 14.5g
Saturated Fat 3g
Calories from Fat 33%
Cholesterol 120mg
Protein 49g
Carbohydrate 16g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 1105mg
Calcium 53mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,920mg

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Prepare cioppino

    Heat olive oil in heavy stockpot.  Sauté onion, celery and fennel over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, basil, tarragon, red pepper flakes, pepper and bacon; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes and wine; simmer 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2 Prepare seafood

    Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Seafood under cold water. Turn off heat and add seafood to liquid, skin side down. Return heat to a simmer.

  3. Step 3 FInish cioppino and serve

    Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes for frozen seafood or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Turn off heat and let seafood rest 5 minutes or until opaque throughout. To serve, ladle into warm soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 400
Total Fat 14.5g
Saturated Fat 3g
Calories from Fat 33%
Cholesterol 120mg
Protein 49g
Carbohydrate 16g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 1105mg
Calcium 53mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,920mg