Description
This Creamy Spicy Shrimp Ramen recipe combines perfectly grilled shrimp with tender ramen noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce made from hoisin, soy, Gochujang, and cream. Finished with fresh parsley, Parmesan, and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges, this dish balances spice, creaminess, and zest for a delicious 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 medium bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the juice of one lime. Mix well to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to develop flavor.
- Grill Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, Gochujang, and heavy cream, mixing until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
- Add Herbs and Cheese: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and combined into the sauce.
- Combine All Components: Add the cooked ramen noodles and grilled shrimp into the pan with the creamy sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the creamy spicy shrimp ramen into bowls. Garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For an extra kick, increase the amount of Gochujang according to your spice preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasonings to taste before serving.
- Skewers can be soaked in water for 30 minutes beforehand if using wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- Use fresh parsley for the best flavor, but dried can substitute in a pinch (use less).
- To make this dish gluten free, use gluten free soy sauce and gluten free hoisin sauce alternatives.
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
