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Cioppino with Martone Street Mediterranean-Style Sauce

Cioppino with Martone Street Mediterranean-Style Sauce

Cioppino is a coastal classic — a rich Italian seafood stew layered with fennel, white wine, fresh herbs, and a vibrant tomato broth. This version builds depth using Martone Street Mediterranean-Style Sauce, bringing together ripe tomatoes, coastal herbs, and balanced acidity. Serve it with crusty bread and let the broth do the talking.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups fennel (white part only), sliced thinly
  • 2 shallots, sliced thinly
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar Martone Street Mediterranean-Style Sauce
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 snapper fillets (2–4 oz each)
  • 8–10 large shrimp, shell on but deveined
  • 1 dozen mussels, scrubbed and purged
  • 1 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed and purged
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Build the Base

Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add fennel, shallots, and a pinch of kosher salt. Sauté for 10 minutes until tender and lightly softened.

Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2: Deglaze and Simmer

Add white wine and reduce for 3 minutes to cook out the alcohol. Pour in the Mediterranean-Style Sauce. Add a splash of seafood stock to the jar, swirl to collect any remaining sauce, and pour into the pot. Add remaining stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

Step 3: Add the Seafood

Season snapper and shrimp with kosher salt. Add seafood in this order: first snapper, then mussels and clams. Do not stir. Bring back to a gentle simmer.

Add shrimp, cover, and cook 7–8 minutes until fish is opaque, shrimp are pink, and shellfish have opened. Discard any mussels or clams that remain closed.

Step 4: Finish and Serve

Stir in butter and fresh parsley. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping into the tomato-seafood broth.

  • Serves 4
  • Classic Italian seafood stew made with Mediterranean-Style tomato sauce
  • Snapper, shrimp, mussels, and clams simmered in a rich seafood broth
  • Elegant enough for entertaining, simple enough for home

Serving Suggestions

Fold in the butter and fresh parsley, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil. Serve right away with crusty bread to soak up the rich tomato-seafood broth.

Why Mediterranean-Style Sauce Works Here

Cioppino depends on a tomato base that’s bright, balanced, and not overly sweet. Martone Street Mediterranean-Style Sauce delivers coastal herb notes and clean tomato depth that support the seafood without overpowering it.

You can explore the full collection of sauces here to find the right base for everything from seafood stews to classic pasta dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cioppino?

Cioppino is an Italian-American seafood stew traditionally made with a tomato and wine broth, featuring fish, shrimp, mussels, and clams.

Can I substitute different seafood?

Yes. Halibut, cod, scallops, or crab can all work beautifully in this recipe.

Is Cioppino spicy?

This recipe has mild heat from red pepper flakes. You can increase or decrease the taste.

What kind of sauce works best for Cioppino?

A balanced tomato sauce like Mediterranean-Style Sauce works best because it enhances seafood without overpowering it.

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