Spicy Shrimp Ramen:Easiest Recipe in just 10 minutes
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Give boring ramen a makeover with this fast, healthy, spicy shrimp ramen dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Created with a serving of your favourite instant noodles, fresh veg, and crispy air fryer shrimp, this shrimp ramen dish is a cosy offering for a cold night.
While you’ll use the seasoning packet that come with the noodles for flavour, the chillies, garlic, and green onions in this high-protein recipe offer an even bigger boost of flavor.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Short-cut recipe – Using Maruchan or other instant noodle varieties helps cut down on the cook time for this spicy shrimp ramen.
- Extra protein – Adding eggs and prawns to this dish means an extra dose of protein in every shrimp ramen bowl.
- Leveled up flavor – Adding the spicy and air-fried shrimp to this recipe makes it easy to level up shrimp ramen, as it provides a bolder taste.
- Quick to make – This shrimp ramen recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, so it’s a great option if you forgot to prep dinner or are short on time.
- Perfect for a cosy night in – Fiery flavours, chewy noodles, and delicious shrimp and soft-boiled eggs make this the ultimate comforting recipe.
Love shrimp or prawns, try my ; The BEST Prawn Salad Recipe, Prawn and Chorizo Pasta and The Best Garlic Prawns
Ingredients
King Prawns – My favourite prawns to use in recipes like this easy spicy shrimp ramen soup are king prawns, as they are quite meaty. However, you can feel free to use any frozen shrimp or prawns you have on hand.
Instant Ramen Noodles – This ramen noodles with shrimp dish is a fantastic way to use up any instant dry ramen noodles in your pantry. I recommend selecting noodle packs with a vegetable, seafood, or chicken broth, so they taste better combined with the crispy prawns.
Pak Choi – Including pak choi in this recipe is a quick way to boost the nutrients of the dish. You can easily swap this out for other veg, such as napa cabbage or mushrooms.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
Here are a few ways to update your spicy shrimp ramen to your taste preferences! An easy way to change the flavour of ramen with shrimp is to include various sauces/condiments. A few options to add to this soup include miso, fish sauce, harissa, lime juice, crushed red pepper flakes, thinly sliced fresh ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new flavours!
Try these other ramen recipes, to give you inspiration; Wagamama’s Chicken Ramen (Chilli Chicken), Spicy Chili Oil Ramen Noodles and Gochujang Pork Ramen
How to make the easiest shrimp ramen
- Start by preheating your airfryer to 392°F (200°C). Once heated remove the tray ready to use (Image 1).
- Place the frozen shrimp into the airfryer basket, evenly distributed so they aren’t touching. Cook for 2 minutes at 392°F (200°C) (Image 2).
3. After this time the prawns will be partly cooked (Image 3).
4. Next, add 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, Cajun seasoning and cornflour into the basket and shake to evenly coat the prawns (Image 4).
5. Space the prawns out again, then cook for a further 3-4 minutes at 392°F (200°C) (Image 5).
6. Serve with an optional squeeze of lime and a crack of black pepper (Image 6).
7. Meanwhile, slice the pak choi, spring onions and red onion (Image 7).
8. Then, add your noodles into the pan with the seasoning packets. Cook according to packet instructions. I like to add extra garlic into my broth for added flavour but this is completely optional. Add the pak choi into the pan for the last minute of cook time (Image 8).
9. Also add the eggs into a separate pan filled with boiling water. Set a timer for 6 minutes for the perfect jammy egg (Image 9).
10. Add the thinly sliced spring onion into an ice bath so that they curl up into a fun garnish (Image 10).
11. Add the thinly sliced spring onion into an ice bath so that they curl up into a fun garnish (Image 11).
12. To serve, add the broth to a bowl with the noodles and vegetables. Top with the shrimp, fresh coriander, the curly spring onions and an egg sliced in halves (Image 12).
Tips for the best result
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. For the best shrimp and ramen noodles, cook the shrimp until it’s pink and does not have translucent areas. Overcooking shrimp leads to chewy, rubbery bits.
- Air fry in one layer, with no stacking or overlapping. The best way to cook shrimp in an air fryer is in one layer. This method allows the shrimp to cook evenly and crisp up nicely.
- Buy peeled and deveined shrimp with tails removed. Save yourself some prep time when making this spicy shrimp ramen by buying already peeled/deveined shrimp. This method allows you to take the shrimp right from the freezer to the air fryer.
If you have leftover noodles, consider making one of these yummy recipes; Creamy Spiced Thai Chicken Noodle Soup, Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup and 10 minute Vegetable Noodle soup
Here are some other easy, cook from frozen recipes to make in the airfryer; Air Fryer Salmon Bites, Frozen Frozen Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer and How To Air Fry Thick Cut Back Bacon
FAQs
Adding milk to shrimp ramen recipes (or other types of ramen recipes) will change the flavour of the dish. If your soup is too spicy, it can help calm the heat. Milk will also provide a creamy taste to the dish.
Shrimp ramen noodles on their own are not necessarily the healthiest. This recipe I’ve created includes two types of protein along with fresh herbs and veg, which adds nutrients to the noodles. These inclusions help boost the health of the dish. However, it’s always best to consult your doctor to decide if a certain food should be in your diet.
If you want a quicker method instead of air-frying, you can add shrimp directly to the soup and boil it over medium heat for a few minutes. When there are no more translucent sections of the shrimp, it is ready to eat. Just a note here – skipping the air fryer means you’re missing out on crispy shrimp goodness and bold flavours in your ramen.
Yes, you can create this recipe with other noodles. Soba and udon noodles taste delicious in soup and will combine well with the seasoning/flavours of this recipe. Opt for instant versions of each, as they come with seasoning packets.
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Spicy Shrimp Ramen
Ingredients
- 200 g frozen king prawns, raw and peeled (£4.25)
- 2 bulbs of pak choi (£1.10
- 2 x packs of instant noodles, according to your fave (£0.50)
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced into strips (£0.59)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (£0.39)
- 2 chillies (£0.52)
- Fresh coriander (£0.60)
- 4 eggs (£1.00)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- ½ tbsp paprika
- Black Pepper
Method
- Preheat your airfryer to 392°F (200°C). Place the frozen prawns into the airfryer basket, evenly distributed so they aren’t touching. Cook for 2 minutes at 392°F (200°C).
- Next, add 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, paprika, salt and pepper into the basket and shake to evenly coat the prawns. Space the prawns out again, then cook for a further 3-4 minutes at 392°F (200°C).
- During this time, add your noodles into the pan with the seasoning packets. Cook according to packet instructions. I like to add extra garlic into my broth for added flavour but this is completely optional. Add the pak choi into the pan for the last minute of cook time.
- Also add the eggs into a separate pan filled with boiling water. Set a timer for 6 minutes for the perfect jammy egg.
- Add the thinly sliced spring onion into an ice bath so that they curl up into a fun garnish.
- Serve the ramen into bowls and top with the prawns, spring onion, a jammy egg sliced in half, chillies and fresh coriander. Serve with a crack of black pepper and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque to avoid chewy texture.
- Air fry shrimp in a single layer for even cooking and crispy results.
- Opt for pre-peeled, deveined shrimp without tails for convenience and efficiency.
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