Crustacean Garlic Noodles and Roasted Crab
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
793 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Crustacean Garlic Noodles and Roasted Crab
Description
This dish combines garlic noodles made by boiling yellow noodles and tossing them in a sauce of melted butter sautéed with garlic, then seasoned with maggi seasoning, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. The noodles are served hot, sometimes with grated Parmesan cheese added to impart a subtle creamy note.
Accompanying the noodles is roasted Dungeness crab chopped into pieces and cooked in a wok with butter infused with garlic, cracked black pepper freshly ground, chicken bouillon powder for umami depth, and a touch of sugar. This treatment delivers a flavorful, peppery glaze highlighting the crab’s sweet meat.
The noodles provide a tender, buttery base with a potent garlic essence, while the crab adds a satisfying, textured protein with aromatic seasoning. Serving suggestions often include mixing noodles per individual portion with garlic sauce and cheese to taste, optimizing the balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons garlic or more to taste, minced
- 1 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Crustacean Roasted Crab:
- 1 Dungeness crab about 2 lbs./800 g
- 1 tick butter 8 tablespoons, unsalted
- 3-4 cloves garlic chopped coarsely
- 2 teaspoons black pepper cracked using a mortar and pestle, whole
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Crustacean Garlic Noodles Recipe
- Rinse the yellow noodles under running water to remove any oil. Drain well and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until just tender, being careful not to overcook them, as they can become soggy. Remove the noodles from the pot and drain well.
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce by heating a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Add all the seasonings and stir to combine. Transfer the garlic sauce to a small bowl.
- To serve, toss the noodles with the garlic sauce. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.
Crustacean Roasted Crab Recipe
- Clean and chop the crab into 6-8 pieces. Heat the butter in a wok over medium-low heat and sauté the garlic until aromatic but not browned. Add the black pepper and chicken bouillon powder, then incorporate the crab and stir well. Add the sugar and cook the crab until the shell starts to change color.
- Dish out the crab and bake it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Serve hot with garlic noodles
Notes
- For individual servings, add garlic sauce to noodles and drizzle with Parmesan cheese to taste before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 793 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 793kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 112g | 37% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1293mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 917IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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