Host Joel Gamoran is joined by television personality Clinton Kelly on Homemade Live’s Season Two. Kelly shares his family’s famous seafood stew, a “Coast-to-Coast Cioppino.”
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE GARLIC BREAD:
- 1 loaf of Italian bread (such as ciabatta or focaccia), sliced in half
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
FOR THE STEW:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely diced
- 1 small fennel bulb, diced
- Salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fish or seafood stock
- 1½ lb mixed East Coast seafood (such as gulf shrimp, scallops, littleneck clams, haddock, etc ), cleaned and deveined
- 1½ lb mixed West Coast seafood (Mussels, spot prawns, halibut, crab legs, etc.)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
TO PREPARE
GARLIC BREAD
STEP ONE. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
STEP TWO. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the sliced bread.
STEP THREE. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread slices.
STEP FOUR. Place the slices of garlic bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the edges are golden brown. Finish with chopped parsley.
STEW
STEP FIVE. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, fennel, and then season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spices and tomato paste and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes.
STEP SIX. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Cook until most of the liquid has simmered off, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, and fish or seafood stock, Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
STEP SEVEN. Add the mixed seafood to the pot. Cover and cook until the seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels or clams. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
STEP EIGHT. Garnished stew with chopped parsley. Serve with garlic bread.
