Authentic Cioppino Seafood Stew,

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven. Add onion, fennel, garlic, and parsley. Cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
2. Add herbs & spices: Stir in basil, salt, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Build the broth: Add wine, tomatoes, seafood stock, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add seafood:
   • Add clams and mussels first; cook 5 minutes.
   • Add crab legs; cook 1 minute.
   • Add shrimp and scallops.
   • Lay cod chunks on top; cover and cook 3–5 minutes until seafood is cooked and shellfish open.
5. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Serve with warm sourdough bread and plenty of napkins!