Description
This Creamy Spicy Shrimp Ramen recipe combines tender grilled shrimp with a flavorful creamy sauce infused with hoisin, soy, and spicy Gochujang. Tossed with ramen noodles and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges, it’s a perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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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 medium bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Mix well to coat evenly and let it marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Grill Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large 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 butter, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and Gochujang, blending well. Pour in the heavy cream and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Combine: Add the grilled shrimp and cooked ramen noodles into the pan with the creamy sauce. Toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly and heat evenly for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp ramen to serving bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of Gochujang according to your spice preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using salted soy sauce.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, substitute with fresh cilantro or green onions.
- To make it lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Grilling shrimp can be done on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
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
