Garlic Butter Shrimp Ramen

Creamy garlic butter shrimp tossed with ramen noodles, Parmesan, lemon, and a little red pepper heat makes this a quick seafood dinner with big comfort food flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4

Shrimp Ramen Noodles

Forget the seasoning packet — this garlic butter shrimp ramen turns a pantry staple into a creamy, restaurant-worthy dinner in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp, a rich garlic butter Parmesan sauce, and a bright hit of lemon come together over springy ramen noodles for a dish that feels indulgent but couldn’t be easier to make on a weeknight. It’s budget-friendly, endlessly customizable, and delivers serious umami flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Cream Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter — the base of the sauce, adds rich flavor
• 4 cloves garlic, minced — fresh garlic is key for that punchy aroma
• 1 cup heavy cream — creates the creamy, velvety texture
• ½ cup chicken broth — thins the sauce and adds savory depth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese — melts in for a nutty, salty finish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice — brightens and balances the richness
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley — fresh color and flavor to finish

Ramen Bowl Ingredients

• 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded — swap in the sauce instead of the packet seasoning
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined — the star protein, cooks fast
• 1 tsp garlic powder — layers in extra garlic flavor
• 1 tsp onion powder — adds savory depth to the shrimp
• ½ tsp paprika — a little smoky color and flavor
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish — brings the heat
• ½ tsp black pepper — rounds out the seasoning
• Salt, to taste

How to Make Shrimp Ramen

Cook the Ramen
Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, skipping the seasoning packets. Drain and set aside.

Season the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.

Cook the Shrimp
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Garlic
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Make the Creamy Sauce
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Add Lemon and Noodles
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss the cooked ramen noodles into the sauce until fully coated.

Return the Shrimp
Add the shrimp back into the skillet and gently mix until everything is combined and heated through.

Garnish and Serve
Top with chopped parsley, an extra pinch of red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips for the Best Shrimp Ramen

Garlic Butter Shrimp Ramen

Creamy garlic butter shrimp tossed with ramen noodles, Parmesan, lemon, and a little red pepper heat makes this a quick seafood dinner with big comfort food flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 persons

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Garlic Butter Cream Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Ramen Bowl

• 2 packs instant ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• salt to taste

Equipment

• large skillet
• Medium pot
• Tongs
• measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

Cook the Ramen

1. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, skipping the seasoning packets. Drain and set aside.

Season the Shrimp

1. Toss the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.

Cook the Shrimp

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Garlic

1. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Add Lemon and Noodles

1. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss the cooked ramen noodles into the sauce until fully coated.

Return the Shrimp

1. Add the shrimp back into the skillet and gently mix until everything is combined and heated through.

Garnish and Serve

1. Top with chopped parsley, an extra pinch of red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

• Don’t overcook the shrimp — 1 to 2 minutes per side is all it takes; overcooked shrimp turns rubbery.
• Use fresh garlic, not jarred, for the best aromatic flavor in the sauce.
• Reserve a splash of pasta water (or extra broth) if the sauce needs loosening before serving.
• Taste before adding salt — Parmesan and broth are already salty.
• Add the red pepper flakes gradually if you’re sensitive to heat, then adjust to taste.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce, since it will thicken as it sits. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, as the noodles can soften further after reheating.

Tools for This Recipe

• Large skillet
• Medium pot (for boiling noodles)
• Garlic mincer or knife
• Tongs
• Measuring cups and spoons

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