My crustacean garlic noodles Recipe is easy to make and delicious. San Francisco’s Crustacean Vietnamese fusion eatery is known for its garlic noodles. Noodles are tossed in a garlic butter sauce flavored with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
To add umami to the garlic butter sauce and pasta, crab or prawns are usually added. To improve flavor, minced garlic, green onions, and Parmesan cheese are added.
Best Crustacean Garlic Noodles
Crustacean garlic noodles are a favorite among seafood lovers because they mix garlic, butter, and seafood.
I love trying new recipes that combine various cuisines. I love Crustacean Garlic Noodles. This Vietnamese fusion meal is delicious and easy to make. This post will show you how to make this delicious dish from start.
Crustacean Garlic Noodles Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb cooked and shelled shrimp
- 1 lb cooked and shelled crab meat
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Crustacean Garlic Noodles
Step 1: Cook the spaghetti
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the garlic butter sauce
Melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the cooked shrimp and crab meat to the pan and stir to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the seafood is heated through.
Step 3: Add the spaghetti to the pan
Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the seafood and garlic butter sauce. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is coated with the sauce. Add the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese to the pan and toss again.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
Serve the Crustacean Garlic Noodles hot with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top. Enjoy!
How To Serve Homemade Crustacean Garlic Noodles
Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving. This will add extra flavor and visual appeal to the dish.
Serve the Crustacean Garlic Noodles hot, straight from the pan. This dish is best when served immediately after cooking, as the flavors are at their peak.
Serve with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Pair the dish with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. The acidity and citrus notes in the wine will complement the garlic and seafood flavors in the dish.
For a more substantial meal, serve the Crustacean Garlic Noodles with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Crustacean Garlic Noodles Variations
Spicy Crustacean Garlic Noodles: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha sauce to the garlic butter sauce to add some heat to the dish.
Lemon Garlic Crustacean Noodles: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the garlic butter sauce for a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the seafood.
Creamy Crustacean Garlic Noodles: Add a splash of heavy cream or half and half to the garlic butter sauce to make it creamy and rich. This variation is especially delicious with lobster or scallops.
Vegetable Crustacean Garlic Noodles: Add some sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to the garlic butter sauce to add some extra flavor and nutrition to the dish.
Asian-inspired Crustacean Garlic Noodles: Add some soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions to the garlic butter sauce for an Asian-inspired twist on the dish.
Herb Crustacean Garlic Noodles: Add some fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, or thyme to the garlic butter sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Easy Crustacean Garlic Noodles Recipe
Equipment
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb cooked and shelled shrimp
- 1 lb cooked and shelled crab meat
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the cooked shrimp and crab meat to the pan and stir to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the seafood is heated through.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the seafood and garlic butter sauce. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is coated with the sauce. Add the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese to the pan and toss again.
