Fisherman's wharf cioppino

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
1largeOnion -- finely chopped
1Red or green bell pepper --
Seeded and chopped
3Cloves garlic -- minced
½cupFinely chopped parsley
1teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonDried oregano
28ouncesItalian plum tomatoes (1
largeCan) -- coarsely chopped
6ouncesTomato paste (1 can)
2cupsDry white wine
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper
1poundsRock cod fillets -- cut in
1Inch square
3poundsDungeness crabs (2 medium
Crabs) -- cooked & cleaned
1poundsShrimp -- shelled and
Deveined
12Fresh
Clams in shells -- scrubbed

Directions

1. In a deep, heavy, large kettle or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft but not browned. Mix in garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, wine, salt, and pepper.

2. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover and boil gently, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until sauce is fairly thick (30 to 35 minutes).

3. Add, in order given, rock cod, crabs (cooked, cleaned, and cracked), shrimp, and clams. Cover and cook until crab meat is heated through, the shrimp are pink, and the clams are open (20 to 25 minutes). Discard any clams that do not open. Taste; add salt if needed.

4. Serve in large, shallow bowls that have been warmed.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy From: Date: File