Description
This Creamy Spicy Shrimp Ramen recipe features tender grilled shrimp marinated in bold spices, paired with chewy ramen noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce of hoisin, soy, Gochujang, cream, fresh parsley, and Parmesan. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges, it's a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and zest for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Shrimp:
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, thawed, peeled, and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Ramen Noodles:
- 2 packs ramen noodles
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Grill Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill them over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles for 5 minutes until tender. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, Gochujang, and heavy cream, whisking to combine evenly. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the fresh chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Combine and Heat Through: Add the grilled shrimp and cooked ramen noodles into the creamy sauce. Toss everything together gently to coat all ingredients evenly and heat through for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the saucy shrimp and noodles to serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges for an added burst of flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of Gochujang to suit your spice preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, especially depending on the salt content of your soy sauce.
- You can substitute parsley with cilantro or green onions for a different herbaceous note.
- If rinsing ramen noodles after cooking, be sure to drain well to avoid watery sauce.
- Skewering shrimp makes grilling easier but can be omitted if using a grill pan or skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 330 mg
