CRAB MEAT AND MUSSELS CIOPPINO WITH GLASS NOODLES

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Crab Meat and Mussels Cioppino With Glass Noodles image

Provided by Bruce Cost

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 40m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Put the noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. 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.
  • Put one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan and heat. Quickly saute the onion, garlic and the oregano. Add the white wine, bring to a boil and add the mussels. Cover and steam until the mussels open, about four minutes. Remove the opened mussels, leaving the sauce in the pan. Remove the mussels from the shells and discard the shells. Add the tomato to the reserved sauce and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, turn off the heat and set aside.
  • In another saucepan or small skillet, add two tablespoons of olive oil. Heat and add the scallion and pine nuts. Stir briefly and add the crab meat and mussels. Saute briefly. Stir in salt and cayenne to taste and turn off the heat.
  • Make nests of noodles in the center of four small plates. Divide the seafood into the center of the nests. Spoon the cioppino sauce outside of the nests and serve.

Hizar Jaan
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this cioppino. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Ab ghafar
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This cioppino was easy to make and turned out great! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


evans dewornu
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I love cioppino, and this recipe did not disappoint! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


dj sohag
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This cioppino was amazing! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and delicious. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Wezzee Uchiha
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this cioppino. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even for non-seafood lovers.


Bam Khati
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This cioppino was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and complex. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Jfk Momoh
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I'm always looking for new seafood recipes, and this cioppino caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonaki Jui
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This cioppino is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp, clams, and mussels that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect. It was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Sombi P
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I made this cioppino for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


MD. Mehedi
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This cioppino was just okay. The seafood was fresh, but the broth was a bit too salty for my taste. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Kalemba Augustinal
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The seafood was rubbery and the broth was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Cathlene McIntyre
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I was disappointed with this cioppino. The seafood was overcooked and the broth was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tahedul Mollik
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This cioppino was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Wajid Raza
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this cioppino. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Nokuthula Asemahle
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This cioppino was easy to make and turned out great! I used shrimp, clams, and mussels, and the broth was packed with flavor. I served it with rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Tik Tik
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I was a bit skeptical about using glass noodles in cioppino, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be using them again.


G2S RONGOTTI
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This is the best cioppino I've ever had! The seafood was perfectly cooked, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Asher Robinson
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I love cioppino, and this recipe did not disappoint! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and delicious. I served it with crusty bread to soak up all the goodness.


Yaseen Sial
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This cioppino was a hit with my family! The crab meat and mussels were cooked perfectly, and the glass noodles added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.