Cioppino

Ingredients

Mise en Place

1. Mince the garlic and set aside.
2. Dice the onion and set aside.
3. Chop the fresh basil and set aside.
4. If you're using whole tomatoes; cut them in half or crush them.
5. If you're using fresh thyme, remove the thyme leaves from the sprigs and put with the fresh basil. Don't do this if using the dried thyme.
6. Peel and devein the shrimp.
7. Cut the cod into 2" cubes.

Instructions

1. Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sautée for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the wine or vermouth and reduce to half (until it's down to about 1/2 cup).
5. Add the clam juice and tomatoes (with the seeds and juice).
6. If you're using dried (not fresh) thyme, add it here.
7. Simmer for 40 minutes.
8. Add the basil, fresh thyme (if any), salt (optional), and red pepper flakes.
9. If using mussels, add them and simmer 1-2 minutes until they open.
10. Add the shrimp and cod, and simmer until opaque, 5-7 minutes.
11. Add the vinegar and serve, either as a soup or over linguine.

You can add or change the seafood around at your whim. This recipe is how my mother made it; I did a batch without the mussels and cod but with scallops and lobster tail.

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