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California Cioppino

⏱ Recipe Time: 2 hr 30 min

I found this recipe in the newspaper about 15 years ago. I modified it a bit and have served to my very best friends. Absolutely the best. Rather expensive but worth it!

Description

I found this recipe in the newspaper about 15 years ago. I modified it a bit and have served to my very best friends. Absolutely the best. Rather expensive but worth it!

Ingredients

  • Onion
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Parsley
  • Olive Oil
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Red Wine
  • Water
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Bay Leaves
  • Mixed Italian Herbs
  • Clams
  • Fresh Mussels
  • Halibut Fillets
  • Prawns
  • Crab
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Saute onion and garlic over moderate heat in olive oil until soft but not browned
  2. Add parsley, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, water, vinegar and herbs
  3. Bring to a boil
  4. Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes
  5. While sauce is simmering, rinse all fish and seafood in cold water
  6. Scrub clams thoroughly
  7. Layer all seafood in large kettle, placing clams and mussels on top
  8. Pour hot sauce over all
  9. Cover tightly
  10. Cook over low heat about 20 minutes, or until clams and mussels open and prawns turn pink
  11. To serve, ladle hot sauce and some seafood into soup plates or large soup bowls
  12. Lot of sour french bread
  13. Enjoy
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