Cioppino (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 cup olive oil.
02 - 1 fennel bulb, chopped.
03 - 1 onion, chopped.
04 - 3 shallots, diced.
05 - 4-6 cloves garlic, minced.
06 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
07 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
08 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
09 - 1 cup dry white wine.
10 - 1 bay leaf.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
12 - 2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano tomatoes.
13 - 1-2 pounds dungeness or king crab.
14 - 1 pound raw shrimp.
15 - 1 pound white fish fillets.
16 - 1 pound mussels.
17 - 1 pound clams.
18 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley.
19 - Lemon wedges for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Remove meat from crab and shrimp shells. Simmer shells in water. Add clams and mussels until shells open.
02 - Cook fennel, onion, shallots in oil until soft. Add garlic, spices, tomato paste, wine, and tomatoes.
03 - Strain stock and add 4 cups to tomato base. Simmer 30 minutes.
04 - Add fish first, then shrimp and crab. Finally add steamed clams and mussels.
05 - Season to taste, add parsley. Serve with lemon and bread.

# Notes:

01 - Can make broth ahead.
02 - Only freeze broth without seafood.
03 - Use dry white wine, not cooking wine.