Seafood cioppino –Hey y’all! Gather ’round because we’ve got a delicious dish to whip up: Cioppino Seafood Stew with Gremolata Toasts! This hearty seafood stew is a crowd-pleaser, bringing together the bold flavors of the sea and the inviting warmth of a homemade meal. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, let’s dive right into this recipe and make some magic happen in the kitchen!
Feast Your Eyes!
First up, let’s take a look at this hearty dish.
Ingredients for Cioppino Seafood Stew
Here’s what you’re going to need to bring this dish to life:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups fish or seafood stock
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound firm white fish, such as cod or halibut, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Gremolata Toasts Ingredients
And we can’t forget the garnishing treats!
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Now, let’s get to cookin’! Follow these simple steps:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and seafood stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Next, add the mussels, shrimp, and fish to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and mussels have opened up.
- While your stew is bubbling away, make your gremolata toasts. In a small bowl, mix together the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic.
- Preheat your broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and broil until toasted.
- Once the bread is golden, remove from the oven and spread the gremolata mixture on top of each slice.
- To serve, ladle the cioppino into bowls and top with fresh parsley. Serve with the delicious gremolata toasts on the side.
Y’all are gonna love this Cioppino Seafood Stew with Gremolata Toasts! It’s perfect for sharing and will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy this deliciousness!