Cioppino for One (Seafood Stew)

 

Cioppino for One (Seafood Stew)

This single serving cioppino is a flavorful tomato-based seafood stew packed with tender fish, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables. It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients 

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ cup chopped onions

1 clove garlic -chopped

2 medium Roma tomatoes

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

⅛ teaspoon salt -plus more to taste

¾ cup water

3 ounces cod -cut into 1-inch pieces

4 medium shrimp -peeled and deveined

Instructions 

Sauté the Aromatics: In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add Seasonings: Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Simmer the Broth: Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Cook the Seafood: Add the cod and shrimp, then return to a simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked.

Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Wine Option: This recipe is wine-free, but I’ve add 1/4 cup of dry red or white wine after sautéing the onions and garlic. Let it reduce by half before adding the tomatoes.

Seafood Options: Use any combination of seafood you like. Scallops, clams, or mussels all work well.

Add Heat: For extra spice, stir in a small pinch of red pepper flakes.

Make More: Double the recipe if needed—just use a larger pot and double all ingredients.

Storage: Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave until hot.

 

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts from Phoenix University in Business Management, then a degree. Mass Communication and Cyber Analysis from Ashford University, then on to Walden University for her master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology. Her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist in her spare time, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pen and ink, Gouche, and pastels. As a political operative having worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 7 blogs that range from art to life coaching, to food, to writing, Gardening, and opinion or history pieces each week. 

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