Seafood Boil Ramen

Name: Seafood Boil Ramen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 blocks instant ramen noodles; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 4 ears corn on the cob, cut in thirds; 4 eggs; 4 tbsp butter; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 green onions, sliced

Instant ramen simmered in a buttery Cajun seafood boil broth with shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and soft boiled eggs, the viral mashup of two comfort food classics.

40 minMediumServes 4640 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 blocks instant ramen noodles
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
4 ears corn on the cob, cut in thirds
4 eggs
4 tbsp butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 lemon, juiced
4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 4 eggs for 9 minutes for a soft-set yolk. Transfer to ice water, then peel and halve. In the same pot, boil 4 ears cut in thirds corn on the cob for 5 minutes until tender and set aside.
2

Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, then pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4

Add 1 lb sliced smoked sausage and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavor render into the broth.
5

Add 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink, opaque, and reaching an internal temperature of 145F.
6

Meanwhile, discard the seasoning packet and cook 4 blocks instant ramen noodles in a separate pot of boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
7

Divide the noodles among bowls. Ladle the shrimp, sausage, and broth over the top, then add the reserved corn and eggs.
8

Squeeze 1 juiced lemon over each bowl and finish with 4 sliced green onions.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Seafood Boil Ramen reach?

For Seafood Boil Ramen, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Old Bay in Seafood Boil Ramen?

The entry for Seafood Boil Ramen calls for 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. In its place: Celery salt and paprika with a pinch each of black pepper and cayenne.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Seafood Boil Ramen?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Seafood Boil Ramen uses 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Seafood Boil Ramen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Seafood Boil Ramen is 4 blocks instant ramen noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Seafood Boil Ramen contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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