Description
Enjoy a comforting Seafood Boil Ramen that blends the flavors of a classic seafood boil with tender ramen noodles. This dish features shrimp, mussels, clams, and crab legs in a savory broth, topped with fresh garnishes for a satisfying meal. Perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 pound clams, cleaned
- 1 pound crab legs, pre-cooked and cracked
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 packs of instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, quartered onion, bay leaves, and the juice of one lemon half. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add the cleaned clams and mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shells open. Discard any shells that do not open.
- Next, add the shrimp and crab legs to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the seafood from the pot and set it aside in a large bowl. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids and return the liquid to the pot. Keep warm on low heat.
- In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of chicken or seafood broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger to the broth. Stir well to combine.
- Once the broth is simmering, add the instant ramen noodles. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- During the last minute of cooking, add the chopped bok choy to the pot. Stir to combine and allow the bok choy to wilt slightly.
- Remove the pot from heat and set aside.
- In large serving bowls, divide the cooked ramen noodles and bok choy evenly.
- Pour the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring each bowl has a generous amount of liquid.
- Top each bowl with a portion of the seafood mixture (shrimp, mussels, clams, and crab legs).
- If using, cut the soft-boiled eggs in half and place one half on top of each bowl.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the seafood in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to customize the seafood based on your preferences or what is available. Other great options include scallops, squid, or lobster.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes