Seafood Ramen Soup

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🍲 Seafood Ramen Soup

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

For the Broth:

• 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional, for extra umami)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (optional, for spice)

For the Seafood & Add-ins:

• ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ pound mussels or clams (optional)
• ½ pound squid or scallops, cleaned and sliced
• 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
• ½ cup corn kernels (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Soft-boiled eggs (optional, for topping)

For Garnish:

• Green onions, chili flakes, or toasted sesame seeds
• Lime wedges (optional)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Broth

1. In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in broth, water, soy sauce, and miso paste.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes for flavor.

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2. Add Vegetables & Seafood

1. Add carrots and corn (if using) to the simmering broth; cook 3–4 minutes.
2. Add shrimp, squid, and mussels/clams, cooking until seafood is just done — about 4–5 minutes.
   • Shrimp should be pink, mussels opened, squid opaque.

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3. Cook the Noodles

1. In a separate pot, cook ramen noodles according to package directions (usually 3 minutes).
2. Drain and divide noodles into serving bowls.

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4. Combine and Serve

1. Ladle hot seafood and broth over the noodles.
2. Add spinach or bok choy, letting it wilt in the heat.
3. Top with soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and sesame seeds.
4. Finish with a splash of lime juice or a drizzle of chili oil for extra flavor.

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💡 Tips

• Use a mix of seafood for best flavor — shrimp, mussels, and squid create a rich, natural seafood broth.
• For a creamy twist, stir in a splash of coconut milk or a spoonful of butter at the end.
• If you love spice, add sriracha or chili garlic paste to your bowl before serving