Scoma's Lazy Man Cioppino

I love Scoma's Restaurant in San Francisco.  When I eat there, I usually order their Lazy Man Cioppino. A delicious Fish Stew in a tasty tomato base broth.  I was very excited when I found Scoma's recipe for their Lazy Man's Cioppino on the web.

Half the fun of making this stew is shopping for the ingredients.  The kids and I head down to our local Whole Foods market and pick up the fish, wine,  veggies and clam juice.  We also pick up some bread to toast up to dip in the broth and clean up our bowl.

This recipe came together very nicely.  You first start by sautéing the garlic and then add the chopped onion.  Add the wine,  followed by the fresh herbs.  Add your favorite tomato sauce, bring to a boil and add the fish.  Once the fish is cooked, add the crab meat, clam juice, and seasoning.  Heat through and serve.

A bowl of a delicious and hearty stew awaits your family and/or friends.  Enjoy.

SCOMA’S LAZY MAN’S CIOPPINO

From Scoma's

(Serves 4 – 6 people)
Prep time: 30-45 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic
1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 cups fish stock or clam juice
6 cups of your favorite tomato sauce
1 lb rock cod cut into 1″ cubes
1.5 lbs Manila clams
12oz prawns (deveined and peeled)
1 lb cooked crab meat
8oz bay shrimp
12oz scallops
Salt and pepper

PROCEDURE

• Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook garlic for one minute.
• Add the onions and let them sweat for two or three minutes.
• Turn heat to high and add the wine to deglaze. Cook for 2-3 minutes (or until reduced in half) then reduce heat to medium.
• Add fresh oregano and basil.
• Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• Slowly add fish, shellfish, and shrimp meat.
• Bring the cioppino back to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until all the seafood is cooked.
• Add cooked crab meat.
• Thin the cioppino to your liking with fish stock or clam juice.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt & pepper.
• Serve in a large bowl with fresh sourdough bread and enjoy!

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