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Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

San Francisco-style tomato-based seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, fish, and fresh herbs.

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Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Protein34g
Calories320
Carbs18g
Fat12g

Per serving · Adjust servings below to scale ingredients

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🥗Ingredients

4 servings

Seafood

  • 200g shrimp, peeled
  • 200g mussels, cleaned
  • 200g firm white fish, cubed
  • 150g calamari rings

Broth

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 fennel bulb, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200ml white wine
  • 400g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 300ml fish or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley and basil

Serving

  • Crusty sourdough bread
  • Extra virgin olive oil

👨‍🍳Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté onion and fennel in olive oil 5 min. Add garlic 30 sec.

  2. 2

    Deglaze with white wine. Add tomatoes, broth, pepper flakes, bay leaf. Simmer 15 min.

  3. 3

    Add fish and calamari. Cook 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook 4-5 min until mussels open and shrimp are pink.

  5. 5

    Discard any unopened mussels. Ladle into bowls with fresh herbs. Serve with sourdough.

📊Nutrition per serving

Values are per 1 serving and stay fixed regardless of the servings adjuster above — use the adjuster to scale ingredients only.

Calories320
Protein34g
Carbs18g
Fat12g
Fiber3g

💪Protein & Nutrition Breakdown

Fish is an exceptionally lean protein source rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which play a role in reducing exercise-induced inflammation and supporting recovery. It digests quickly, making it an excellent choice around workouts. Each serving of Cioppino (Seafood Stew) delivers 34g of protein at 320 calories — that's 9 calories per gram of protein, making it one of the more efficient protein sources on this site. Protein accounts for roughly 43% of total calories in this dish. With only 18g of carbohydrates per serving, this recipe fits well into low-carb, ketogenic, or carb-cycling approaches. The 12g of fat primarily comes from the cooking method and protein source itself, keeping the overall calorie density low.

🥡Meal Prep & Storage

Cioppino (Seafood Stew) is a straightforward recipe that scales well for meal prep. This recipe makes 4 servings, each delivering 34g of protein and 320 calories — ideal for tracking macros across the week. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave in 90-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through. Adding a small splash of water or broth prevents the protein from drying out during reheating. Cioppino (Seafood Stew) also freezes well — portion into individual freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Batch cooking a double or triple portion on the weekend means you have 34g-protein meals ready throughout the week with zero daily effort.

💡 Tips & Notes

  • •Add seafood in stages — toughest first.
  • •Don't eat any mussels that didn't open.

Variations

  • →Add crab or lobster.
  • →Use clams instead of mussels.
  • →Add saffron for bouillabaisse style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Cioppino (Seafood Stew) ahead of time?

Prep individual components ahead — cooked protein keeps 3 days, sauces up to 5 days. Assemble and heat together just before serving.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Use gluten-free alternatives for the bread/pasta/tortilla component. The protein and sauce parts are naturally gluten-free. Check all packaged sauces for hidden gluten.

Can I use a slow cooker instead?

Yes! Brown the meat and aromatics first (for flavor), then transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Adjust liquid down by about 25% since less evaporates.

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Recipe by

BoBo Chef

Fitness enthusiast and home cook. Every recipe is tested in a real kitchen and macro-verified before publishing.

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