Spicy Cajun Shrimp Ramen

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mrsbakerskitchen178.073 months agoWaivio2 min read
🍤 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🧂 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika 🫒 1 tbsp olive oil 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced 🥕 ¼ cup diced carrots 🥬 ½ cup chopped green onions 🥚 1 egg 🍜 2 packs instant ramen noodles 🧂 2 ramen seasoning packets (pork or chicken flavor) 🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce 🔥 1 tsp chili sauce (adjust to taste) 💦 4 cups water or broth
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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Ramen is a rich, flavorful dish that elevates instant noodles with bold Cajun-seasoned shrimp, fresh aromatics, and a spicy, umami-packed broth. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality ramen in minutes.

Ingredients

🍤 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

🧂 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

🥕 ¼ cup diced carrots

🥬 ½ cup chopped green onions

🥚 1 egg

🍜 2 packs instant ramen noodles

🧂 2 ramen seasoning packets (pork or chicken flavor)

🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce

🔥 1 tsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)

💦 4 cups water or broth


Instructions

1- Season and Cook the Shrimp:

- Coat the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.

- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

- Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until cooked through.

- Remove from the pan and set aside.

2- Sauté the Aromatics:

- In the same pan, add minced garlic and diced carrots.

- Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3- Build the Broth:

- Pour in water or broth and bring to a simmer.

- Add the ramen seasoning packets, soy sauce, and chili sauce.

4- Cook the Noodles:

- Add the instant ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.

- Crack in an egg and let it poach in the broth.

5- Finish and Serve:

- Return the shrimp to the pan.

- Stir in chopped green onions.

- Serve hot with extra chili sauce if desired.


Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Equipment: Skillet, pot, tongs, knife, cutting board


Cooking Tips

- Use chicken or seafood broth instead of water for a richer flavor.

- Adjust spice levels by adding more chili sauce or red pepper flakes.

- For extra depth, stir in a teaspoon of miso paste or butter at the end.

- Top with sesame seeds or a drizzle of sesame oil for added richness.


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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Ramen


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