Crab Meat and Mussels Cioppino With Glass Noodles

Name: Crab Meat and Mussels Cioppino With Glass Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried glass noodles (also called cellophane or bean thread noodles); Boiling water; Soy sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped finely; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded; 1 large ripe tomato, seeded, peeled and diced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 scallion, green included, chopped; 1 heaping tablespoon pine nuts; 4 ounces crab meat, preferably freshly picked from its shell; Cayenne pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried glass noodles (also called cellophane or bean thread noodles)
Boiling water
Soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup white wine
2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
1 large ripe tomato, seeded, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 scallion, green included, chopped
1 heaping tablespoon pine nuts
4 ounces crab meat, preferably freshly picked from its shell
Cayenne pepper to taste

1
Put the noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over to cover.
2
Leave the noodles for 10 minutes, drain them well, then toss with just enough soy sauce to color them lightly and evenly and set aside.
3
Put one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan and heat.
4
Quickly saute the onion, garlic and the oregano.
5
Add the white wine, bring to a boil and add the mussels.
6
Cover and steam until the mussels open, about four minutes.
7
Remove the opened mussels, leaving the sauce in the pan.
8
Remove the mussels from the shells and discard the shells.
9
Add the tomato to the reserved sauce and bring to a boil.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste, turn off the heat and set aside.
11
In another saucepan or small skillet, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
12
Heat and add the scallion and pine nuts.
13
Stir briefly and add the crab meat and mussels.
14
Saute briefly.
15
Stir in salt and cayenne to taste and turn off the heat.
16
Make nests of noodles in the center of four small plates.
17
Divide the seafood into the center of the nests.
18
Spoon the cioppino sauce outside of the nests and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried glass noodles (also called cellophane or bean thread noodles), Boiling water, Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Crab Meat and Mussels Cioppino With Glass Noodles falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crab Meat and Mussels Cioppino With Glass Noodles

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