Northwest cioppino

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFirm white fish
½poundsSoft fish
½poundsShrimp, peeled
1Or more clams or oysters per person other fish as desired
1(28 oz.)can Italian tomatoes
1(8 oz.)can tomato sauce or 2 (16 oz.)cans whole peeled tomatoes
1cupWater & 2 tsps chicken bouillon or 1 c chicken broth & 1 tsp salt
2cupsOnion rings
2Cloves garlic, minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil or other oil
¼cupParsley, chopped
1teaspoonBasil
½teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonPepper

Directions

Thaw fish if frozen and cut into small serving pieces. Cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender but not brown. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, parsley, bouillon, basil, oregano, and pepper.

Cover. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Add fish chunks; cover and simmer 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Add clams or oysters and shrimp; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Note: Any combination of fish and shell fish may be used in this recipe.