Garlic Noodles with Crab (VIDEO)

Ingredient Tips

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!

• noodles – I like using fresh egg noodles (available in the refrigerated section) but you can use any long noodle, like wheat noodles, ramen noodles, and even spaghetti.
• garlic – use freshly minced garlic for best results
• fish sauce – this is the ‘secret ingredient’ for delicious garlic noodles – it adds a depth of flavor and umami.
• msg – I use MSG in moderation as an optional flavor enhancer.
• fresh or canned crab meat – I prefer using fresh, lump crab meat for this recipe, but you could certainly use canned crab or swap out the protein entirely for one like chicken, shrimp, or steak!

How to Make Garlic Noodles with Crab

Mix Sauce and Cook Noodles – In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, light soy sauce, MSG optional, and sugar, and hot water. Mix to combine and sugar is dissolved and set aside. Cook noodles to package directions and drain well and set aside, reserving a cup of the noodle cooking water for the sauce to use as needed.

Saute Garlic, Add Sauce and Crab – In a large pan over medium low heat, melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Add the sauce and bring to a low simmer and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly, then add the crab and mix in to warm through.

Add Noodles – Turn the heat up to high, then add cooked noodles. Mix well until the noodles are combined with the butter, garlic, sauce, and crab and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes and the noodles are fragrant. Garnish with scallions and enjoy!