Old Style San Francisco Crab Cioppino

Dive into the rich, savory flavors of Old Style San Francisco Crab Cioppino, a classic seafood stew brimming with fresh Dungeness crab, tender white fish, succulent shrimp, and a medley of clams and mussels. This hearty Italian-American dish is simmered in a fragrant tomato and white wine broth, infused with garlic, fennel, and aromatic herbs like thyme, basil, and parsley. Perfect for seafood lovers, this cioppino recipe showcases the bold, vibrant essence of coastal cuisine and is ideal for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it piping hot with a loaf of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth. A true taste of San Francisco's waterfront, this one-pot masterpiece is as traditional as it is unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups fish stock or clam juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 pounds Dungeness crab, cleaned and cracked
• 1 pound white fish fillets (e.g., cod or halibut), cut into chunks
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound clams, scrubbed clean
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and fennel and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and fish stock (or clam juice).

Step 6

Add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 25 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 7

Add the cleaned and cracked Dungeness crab to the pot and gently submerge it in the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Carefully add the fish fillets, shrimp, clams, and mussels to the pot, layering them gently. Cover the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the shellfish have opened (discard any that do not open).

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and torn basil leaves.

Step 10

Serve the cioppino hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping in the flavorful broth.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5874.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5601.2

Total Fat 128.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 2418.5mg	0%
Sodium 13029.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 390.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.9g	0%
Total Sugars 54.2g
Protein 678.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1312.7IU	0%
Calcium 2594.3mg	0%
Iron 122.9mg	0%
Potassium 15328.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 50.0%

Carbs: 28.8%