California Cioppino
Serves: 4
 
This dish comes together quickly and then simmers, giving you time to enjoy a quick glass of wine with friends (or even on your own).
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup white wine (Chardonnay works well)
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, puréed, juice and all
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound firm white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6-8 jumbo prawns, cooked
  • Fresh basil leaves, julienned
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Toss in the thyme, salt, pepper and crush red pepper flakes; sauté for a minute or so.
  3. Add the pureed tomatoes in their juices and the water, increase heat to high until just before boiling, then cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the fish and continue to simmer until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked prawns, let them simmer just long enough to heat up, a minute or so.
  6. Pour into four serving bowls, garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living .
Recipe by The California Table at http://thecaliforniatable.com/recipe-california-cioppino/