Crab Cioppino Recipe
If you’re not willing to get messy, walk away now. Crab cioppino is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of meal. The rich, garlicky tomato broth clings to every piece of crab, demanding to be mopped up with crusty bread. This isn’t some delicate seafood dish—it’s bold, briny, and unapologetically messy. If you’re using a fork, you’re doing it wrong. Crack the shells, slurp the broth, and embrace the chaos. Great seafood should be an experience, not just a meal.
Crab Cioppino Recipe
A rustic seafood stew packed with fresh crab, simmered in a bold, garlicky tomato broth with wine and fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups seafood broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 whole Dungeness crabs cleaned and cracked
- ½ lb shrimp peeled
- ½ lb mussels cleaned
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
- Build the broth: Stir in tomatoes, seafood stock, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the crab: Place cracked crab pieces into the broth. Cover and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Toss in the rest: Add shrimp and mussels. Simmer for another 10 minutes until mussels open and shrimp turns opaque.
- Finish and serve: Stir in parsley, squeeze in lemon juice, and serve immediately with warm bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 50g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 35%
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin A: 12%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra depth.
- Add a splash of brandy for a richer broth.
- Let the broth simmer longer before adding seafood for a deeper flavor.
- Serve with toasted sourdough for the ultimate experience.
