Spicy Crab Noodles

Spicy Crab Noodles are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent crab meat with a spicy sauce and tender zoodles, making it a delicious Paleo option. This dish is quick to prepare and brings the essence of Chinese seafood cuisine right to your kitchen.

Spicy Crab Noodles
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Zucchini - 2 medium (spiralized into noodles)
  • Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
  • Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
  • Ginger - 1 tablespoon (grated)
  • Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions - 2 (sliced thinly)
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
  • Lime - 1 (juiced)
  • Salt - to taste

Steps

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the fresh crab meat to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through, stirring gently.
  4. Stir in the coconut aminos, red chili flakes, and lime juice, mixing well to combine the flavors.
  5. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the zoodles are coated and heated, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, season with salt to taste, and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from crab meat, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for Paleo and low-carb diets.

Tags

ChinesePaleoSeafood Dish