Cioppino Orange Gremolata (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Gremolata Topping (Optional)
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Zest of one orange
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1/2 bunch parsley (about 2 ounces), coarsely cut
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
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1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
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1/2 cup mixed olives, pits removed
→ Seafood
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1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
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1 pound clams, scrubbed
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1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled
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1 pound cob or halibut, cut into chunks
→ Broth Ingredients
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1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes
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1 large onion, diced into medium pieces (about 2 cups)
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1/4 cup olive oil for cooking
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 fennel bulb, diced (yields around 2 cups)
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Kosher salt according to taste
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/4 cups dry white wine
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1 1/4 cups seafood stock
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12-ounce jar of roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced finely
→ To Serve
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Optional: Toasted sourdough slices
# Instructions:
01 -
In a processor, grind the olives, orange zest, garlic, parsley, kosher salt, and crushed pepper flakes (if you like). Drizzle in the olive oil and blend into a chunky paste. Keep at room temp for serving.
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Pour 2 cups of water into a deep pot with a steaming basket. Cover and steam mussels and clams on low heat until they just open up—about 5-8 minutes. Move all open shellfish to a bowl and throw away ones that didn't open. Keep the steaming liquid (around 2 cups).
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Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Toss in the onion, fennel, and some salt, stirring until the onion softens and turns see-through—8-10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, oregano, and red peppers. Stir gently until garlic smells fragrant, and veggies look dry.
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Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up bits stuck to the bottom. Turn it up to boil, then let it bubble for about 5 minutes. Squish the tomatoes by hand into the pot along with their liquid. Stir in seafood stock and the shellfish steaming water. Let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Add salt if needed.
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Place shrimp and white fish into the simmering stew. Cover the pot and steam gently 2-3 minutes, just until seafood is cooked through.
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Turn off heat, stir in the clams and mussels saved earlier, and check salt levels. Serve the dish immediately, with gremolata on top if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Adding gremolata brings a fresh and zesty kick to the stew, but you can skip it.
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Always opt for the freshest seafood—other good options include fresh crab or lobster.
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Halibut and cod can be replaced by any sturdy white fish you prefer.