Italian Shrimp Ramen Bowl with Lemon Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 2 packs Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 12 oz Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 large Lemon (zest and juice)
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano (grated)
• to taste Kosher salt(optional)
• to taste Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): Mince the garlic, chop parsley, zest and juice the lemon, and pat shrimp dry. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the ramen.

2. 2

   Cook shrimp and build flavor (about 5 minutes): In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté until just pink and nearly cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer lemony broth (about 10 minutes): Add broth to the pan and bring to a simmer. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Simmer gently for about 5–7 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.

4. 4

   Cook ramen and finish (about 5 minutes): Cook ramen noodles in boiling water according to package directions (usually 2–3 minutes). Drain and divide into bowls. Ladle lemon garlic butter broth over noodles, top with shrimp, and finish with parsley and grated pecorino.