Seafood Boil Ramen

Here’s a recipe for Seafood Boil Ramen that combines the flavors of a classic seafood boil with the comforting warmth of ramen:

Ingredients:

For the Seafood Boil:

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, deveined and shells on
• 1 lb (450g) mussels or clams, cleaned
• 1 lb (450g) crab legs or lobster tails, cut into pieces
• 2 ears of corn, cut into thirds
• 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning of choice)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Salt, to taste

For the Ramen:

• 4 packs of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 8 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp miso paste (optional, for extra depth)
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

For the Seafood Boil:

1. Boil the Potatoes and Corn:
   • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, then add the corn and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until both are tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Seafood:
   • In the same pot, add the shrimp, mussels (or clams), and crab legs (or lobster tails). Add the onion, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon quarters. Bring to a boil and cook until the seafood is fully cooked and the shells open (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Toss in Butter:
   • Drain the seafood mixture, discarding the lemon quarters and onion. Toss the seafood, potatoes, and corn with the melted butter and additional Old Bay seasoning. Set aside.

For the Ramen:

1. Prepare the Broth:
   • In a large pot, bring the chicken or seafood broth to a simmer. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), miso paste (if using), and sesame oil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Cook the Noodles:
   • Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide the noodles into serving bowls.
3. Assemble the Dish:
   • Ladle the hot broth over the noodles in each bowl. Top with the seafood boil mixture, including shrimp, mussels, crab, potatoes, and corn.
4. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro or parsley. Serve with extra lemon wedges and Old Bay seasoning on the side.

This Seafood Boil Ramen is a flavorful and satisfying dish that blends the best of both worlds—rich seafood and comforting ramen. Enjoy!