Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
San Francisco-style tomato-based seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, fish, and fresh herbs.
San Francisco-style tomato-based seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, fish, and fresh herbs.
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Sauté onion and fennel in olive oil 5 min. Add garlic 30 sec.
Deglaze with white wine. Add tomatoes, broth, pepper flakes, bay leaf. Simmer 15 min.
Add fish and calamari. Cook 3 minutes.
Add shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook 4-5 min until mussels open and shrimp are pink.
Discard any unopened mussels. Ladle into bowls with fresh herbs. Serve with sourdough.
Values are per 1 serving and stay fixed regardless of the servings adjuster above — use the adjuster to scale ingredients only.
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.
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.
Prep individual components ahead — cooked protein keeps 3 days, sauces up to 5 days. Assemble and heat together just before serving.
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.
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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BoBo ChefFitness enthusiast and home cook. Every recipe is tested in a real kitchen and macro-verified before publishing.