How to Make Creole Crab Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish to spice up your weeknight meals, then you'll definitely want to try Creole Crab Noodles. This dish is a fusion of Cajun and Asian flavors, combining the rich and bold tastes of Creole cuisine with the comforting and satisfying texture of noodles. The star of the dish is, of course, the succulent crab meat, which adds a luxurious and indulgent element to the meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup diced celery
  • ⅓ cup minced red and green jalapenos
  • ⅓ cup diced green onions
  • ½ pound crabmeat

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 large portions

  • Whisk garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Place rice noodles in a large bowl; cover with boiling water and stir with tongs. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • While noodles soak, heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir celery, jalapenos, and green onions until tender and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain noodles and place in the pan; add the sauce and crabmeat. Cook and stir until noodles are coated evenly and everything is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    669 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1982mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 105g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 370mg