Description
This Easy Shrimp Ramen Soup Recipe is a flavorful and comforting seafood soup with tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. It offers a delicious alternative to instant ramen packets, combining the richness of homemade broth with fresh ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick, nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces (230g) sliced mushrooms (baby portobello preferred)
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (946ml) low sodium broth or stock of choice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 (3 ounce) (85g) packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 1 pound (450g) medium/large raw shrimp (thawed, cleaned, and peeled)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and grated carrot, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the low sodium broth, then add freshly grated ginger, low sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Noodles and Shrimp: Once boiling, add the ramen noodles and raw shrimp to the pot. Cover again and cook for 3 minutes until noodles are tender and shrimp are fully cooked and pink.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicy variation, add Sriracha, Tabasco, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño pepper to taste.
- To make the soup more brothy, increase broth to 8 cups, and double the ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to 2 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, and 2 teaspoons respectively.
- Feel free to add extra garlic to enhance flavor and boost immune benefits, especially during cold seasons.
- Serve with a big side salad, fresh fruit, crusty bread for soaking up broth, or a soft boiled egg for added protein and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main, Seafood, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
