Cioppino - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phase 1)

By TheresaJ

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery, with celery tops
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups water
• 1 fish flavor bouillon cube
• 1 tablespoon salt free Italian herb seasoning
• 1/4 pound any boneless mild flavored fish fillets, cod, white fish, talapia, etc.
• 1/4 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 pound bay scallops
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup crabmeat or lobster meat (or combination of)
• 1 can (10 ounces) baby clams, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add water, bouillon cube and Italian seasoning. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cut fillets into 1/2 inch pieces. Add fish, shrimp, scallops and tomato to saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until seafood is opaque.
Add crabmeat, lobster, clams and lemon juice. Heat through.