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Turn instant ramen noodles into a quick and delicious shrimp ramen dinner with this easy recipe. It’s full of flavor, ready in about 30 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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“Easy and quick to make with outstanding flavor. Just wonderful.” – Wally
I’m excited to share this quick, easy, and seriously tasty recipe for shrimp ramen. It’s one of those meals that feels like takeout, but it’s made right at home, and in under 30 minutes. Simple, speedy, and totally filling.
Between busy schedules and hungry kids, cooking can feel like a chore. But I’m all about meals that don’t take forever and still taste amazing. This shrimp ramen recipe is one of my favorite weeknight go-tos.
Ingredients For This Shrimp Ramen Recipe
You don’t need any fancy ingredients to make this ramen recipe. I’ve included notes and easy swaps below so you can make it your own with what you have on hand. Please scroll down to the recipe card for exact amounts and full instructions.
For the Shrimp
- Olive Oil – Used to sauté the garlic and shrimp. Swap with avocado oil or vegetable oil.
- Garlic – I like to use fresh garlic, but garlic paste or garlic powder will also work.
- Shrimp – You can use fresh or frozen shrimp; thawed.
- Salt and Black Pepper – Season to taste. Any preferred salt works here.
- Butter – Helps brown the shrimp. You can use ghee or more cooking oil.
For the Ramen Noodles
- Olive Oil – Used for sautéing the veggies. Swap with any neutral cooking oil.
- Yellow Onion – Red or white onion works too.
- Broccoli Florets – You could also try snap peas, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Ramen Noodles – Use two standard 3-ounce packs, discard the flavor packets. Any instant ramen noodles will work.
- Vegetable Broth – Cooks the noodles and adds flavor. You can use chicken broth or even water with bouillon.
- Chopped Fresh Parsley – For a fresh finish. Cilantro or green onions are also good.
How To Make Shrimp Ramen
A humble bowl of ramen noodles has always held a special place in my heart. My college days were filled with jazzed-up bowls of ramen mixed with grilled chicken and frozen veggies. So, naturally, this evolved into a more “sophisticated” version with shrimp and broccoli!
- Cook the shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 15 seconds per side.
- Add butter: Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the butter. Let it melt and cook the shrimp until they’re pink and lightly browned, about 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: Add more cooking oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced onions and broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Noodles & Broth: Stir in the broken ramen noodles and pour in the broth. Bring it to a boil.
- Simmer: Cook for 4 minutes until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the shrimp.
- Rest & Serve: Remove from heat and let the ramen sit for a couple of minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Recipe Variations
Toppings for ramen noodles are one of my favorite things, you guys. It started back in college. I would grill some chicken or steak, slice it up, and toss it with 3-minute ramen noodles and frozen stir-fry veggies. It was the best idea ever. Here are some more ideas and tips for your best homemade ramen recipes!
- Protein: Add in other proteins like diced chicken, beef, tofu, or even a soft-boiled egg to give your ramen a hearty boost.
- Veggies: Toss in various vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn to add flavor.
- Spice It Up: Add heat with chili oil, sriracha, or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Umami Boost: Add a spoonful of miso paste or a dash of fish sauce to give your broth a deep, umami flavor.
- Aromatics: Garlic adds a lovely flavor to the shrimp, but don’t stop there. You can add ginger, scallions, or lemongrass to the broth for more depth of flavor.
- Gourmet Garnishes: Top your ramen with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of furikake (a Japanese seasoning blend) for added texture and taste.
Storing Leftovers
- Keep cooked ramen in a sealed container, and it’ll stay fresh in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months. It reheats nicely from frozen, too!
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Shrimp Ramen Recipe
Ingredients
For The Garlic Shrimp
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
For The Ramen Noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 packages (3 ounces, each) ramen noodles, broken up (discard the flavor packet)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the garlic and shrimp. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 20 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in the shrimp, season them with salt and pepper, and cook for 15 seconds per side.
- Add butter. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the butter; cook until the butter is melted and the shrimp is pink with browned edges, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Remove the shrimp. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and set aside. Do not wide down the skillet.
- Heat the oil. Return the skillet to the burner and add 2 tablespoons cooking oil; cook over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the vegetables. Add the onions and broccoli; season with salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Add the broken ramen noodles and vegetable broth to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Continue to cook. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir the shrimp back into the skillet and cook for 20 more seconds.
- Finish and serve. Remove from heat and let stand a couple of minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Equipment
Notes
- Protein: I used shrimp for this recipe, but you can also include cooked chicken, beef, tofu, or a soft-boiled egg for extra heartiness.
- Veggies: Add spinach, peppers, mushrooms, or corn for more variety.
- Spice It Up: Use chili oil, sriracha, or pepper flakes for heat.
- Garnishes: Green onions, sesame seeds, or furikake add delicious finishing touches.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Great recipe. My husband loves ramen and this recipe was a great. So easy basic staples typically already in your kitchen. I’m going to check out what else you have been cooking up. 😌
That’s great to hear! I am very glad you and your husband enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
Can I add soy sauce or hoisin sauce to broth
Yeah, absolutely! I think soy sauce would make it even better. 😊
Made this recipe tonight. My husband had seconds which is rare when I try a new dish. It was excellent I’m planning on keeping the Ramen flavor packet when I make soup in the future.
That’s great! I’m very glad you and your husband enjoyed it! Thank you for chiming in! 🙂
This was better than I thought it would be. I added Baby Bella mushrooms and sautéed them with the shrimp. It was a good addition to the recipe.
I’m very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
I made this tonight & it was delicious! I used 1/2 everything as I only made it for me. I sauteed the shrimp in olive & sesame oil.
I am very happy you enjoyed this recipe! Thank YOU! 🙂
I just made this tonight and it was sooo good!! My boyfriend gobbled up two bowls of it! Lol. I added yellow, red, and orange sweet peppers, half of a green bell pepper, baby carrots, and a purple onion instead because its all we had, but was still so flavorful! Its hard to believe that all it is is garlic and butter. Finally I have a use for those abandoned ramen noodles. Yum, yum, yum!
I am very glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
This dish was excellent everyone raved about it !
Thank YOU! I am very happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Tried recipe as written. It was great! Husband said it was good. Glad it didn’t use seasoning packets they contain a lot of salt. It was relatively simple to make and looked impressive. Will be on lookout for shrimp sales. Thank u for sharing.
Everyone enjoyed this meal! Added some bite size pieces of chicken breast, carrots, diced sweet peppers, and broccoli slaw instead of broccoli florets! Have to sneak the, in at my house for the picky eaters! Thank you for an awesome recipe!
I have to say that I absolutely LOVE your personality! You bring life to boring blogs and I appreciate that. This recipe was exactly what I was looking for; something simple, yet satisfying. Thanks again for this awesomeness!!
Made this tonight. Quick, easy and flavorful. I only added more vegetables and used black truffle sea salt. Delish. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Hi!
Black truffle sea salt?! That’s so awesome! I will go on a hunt for black truffle sea salt asap..
Very happy you enjoyed the ramen!!
The 14 points – is that for one serving? Or the whole meal?
Hi! Yes, that’s 12 points per serving according to the new freestyle points.