Chili Crab With Garlic Noodles Recipe

Name: Chili Crab With Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Garlic Noodles; 12 ounces (fresh or dried) Chinese medium egg noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, to garnish; Chili Crab; 1 live or precooked large Dungeness crab, cleaned,; 3 tablespoons tablespoons oil; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, minc; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 fresh red chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 2-3 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup each- sherry & chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

Garlic Noodles
12 ounces (fresh or dried) Chinese medium egg noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, to garnish
Chili Crab
1 live or precooked large Dungeness crab, cleaned,
3 tablespoons tablespoons oil
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, minc
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh red chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
2 2-3 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup each- sherry & chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water

1
To prepare the noodles, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Stir in the noodles. Cook until just done, about 4 minutes for fresh and 10 minutes for dried. Remove from the heat, rinse in cool water, and drain completely.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, and stir until fragrant and golden (not brown), for about 20 seconds. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, chile flakes, and scallions. Add the noodles and coat them evenly with the sauce. Transfer to a serving platter. Place in a warm oven while the crab is being prepared.
3
Crab- To prepare the crab, clean the crab and separate the claws from the body. Crack the claws and legs, and cut the body into 4-6 pieces.
4
Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger and then quickly stir-fry until golden, about 10 seconds. Add the soy sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, chiles, scallions, and crab. Stir-fry until shells begin to turn red. Add sherry and chicken broth. Cover and let simmer for 7 minutes. Remove cover and stir in cornstarch. Stir until saucy, about 2-3 minutes.
5
To serve, transfer the crab to the platter containing the garlic noodles and arrange on top. Garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately with lots of napkins!

751

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Garlic Noodles, 12 ounces (fresh or dried) Chinese medium egg noodles, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Chili Crab With Garlic 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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Chili Crab With Garlic Noodles

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Variations & substitutions

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