Crockpot Cioppino (Seafood Stew) Recipe
Cioppino, a cherished Italian-American seafood stew, offers a sumptuous and richly flavored dining affair ideal for a cozy evening at home. This Crockpot Cioppino (Seafood Stew) Recipe streamlines the cooking process by harnessing the slow cooker’s capacity to seamlessly blend the seafood and tomato-based broth flavors.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Cutting board and knife
- Can opener
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 lb mixed seafood such as shrimp, clams, mussels, and white fish
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup seafood or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the crockpot until fragrant and translucent to create a flavorful base.
- Add diced tomatoes, seafood or vegetable broth, dry white wine, tomato paste, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to distribute evenly.
- Cover and let the stew simmer on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Introduce mixed seafood into the crockpot about 30 minutes before serving, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cook until seafood is opaque and thoroughly cooked.
- Taste the cioppino and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper for a balanced flavor.
- Serve the piping hot Crockpot Cioppino garnished with freshly chopped parsley to add color and freshness.
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Notes
Use a variety of seafood for a more flavorful stew.
Serve the cioppino with crusty bread for dipping into the broth.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or celery for more depth of flavor.
If you prefer a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve the cioppino with crusty bread for dipping into the broth.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or celery for more depth of flavor.
If you prefer a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.