Tuscan Seafood Stew Recipe

January 24, 2014

I became addicted to Italy and Italian food when I lived in Rome. In my travels throughout the country, I discovered some of the most amazing seafood dishes in Tuscany, along with some incredible wines. Tuscan Seafood Stew, which the Italians call Cacciucco, is rich and aromatic, filled with fish, scallops, clams, shrimp and crab. In a restaurant, it would cost upwards of $30 for one bowl of Tuscan Seafood Stew. At home, you can make enough for six people for less than $30. Use the money you sa

1 pound Alaskan king crab claws, shells cracked
1 pound Manila clams
8 ounces of shrimp, shell on and deveined
8 ounces of bay scallops
1 pound of cod
2 cups red wine, an affordable Chianti is perfect and you can drink the rest
8 ounces of leeks, sliced
8 cloves of garlic, chopped
8 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes
2 ounces of pancetta (if you don't eat meat, use 2 tablespoons of olive oil)
1 bay leaf

In a large stock pot, sauté pancetta for 3 minutes. Add the leeks in with the pancetta and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the garlic. Pour in the wine and let it cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed...
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Nutritions

Calories
448

Sodium
329mg
13% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
13g
27% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV