Cajun Garlic Shrimp Ramen: Quick Comfort with Bold Southern Flavor
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
2
Cajun garlic shrimp ramen is a good weeknight meal choice if you are looking for a warm dish. Cajun garlic shrimp ramen features a blend of ramen and Cajun spices and shrimp to create a tasty meal. Cajun garlic shrimp ramen takes less than 10 minutes to make and can be offered as a dish to guests or as a special treat.
Ingredients
- •2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- •½ lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- •2 tbsp butter
- •4 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- •½ tsp paprika
- •¼ tsp black pepper
- •¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- •1 tbsp soy sauce
- •½ cup chicken broth
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and stir gently to prevent it from burning.
- 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 5
Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and slightly golden at the edges.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice, letting everything simmer briefly.
- 7
Add the cooked ramen noodles into the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the sauce and spices.
- 8
Finish with sliced green onions and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
28g
Protein
18g
Fat
38g
Carbs
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