Seafood · Tuscany

Cacciucco

Quick answer

Cacciucco is a Livorno fish stew of several kinds of fish and shellfish in a spicy tomato and wine broth, served over garlic toast.

Tradition says it should contain five kinds of fish — one for each 'c' in the name.

Livorno's port gave the dish its mixed catch.

Region
Tuscany
Course
Seafood

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