Instant Ramen Upgrades

Ingredients

• 2 packs Shrimp‑flavored Instant Ramen (each pack about 85 g, includes seasoning packet)
• 1 cup Water (for boiling noodles, reserve ¼ cup for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 4 oz Frozen Cooked Shrimp (thawed, chopped into bite‑size pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Tarragon (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
• to taste Kosher Salt
• to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for finishing drizzle) (extra‑virgin)

Instructions

1. Boil the Noodles

   Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the two ramen packs (including their seasoning packets) and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are just tender and can be gently unfolded like a book.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Reserve Pasta Water and Drain

   Reserve about ¼ cup of the hot noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles in a colander. Set the noodles aside.

   Time: PT1M

3. Sauté Garlic and Shrimp

   Wipe the saucepan clean, return it to medium heat, and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 20 seconds until fragrant, then add the thawed shrimp pieces. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through (or fully cooked if using raw shrimp).

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Combine Noodles and Flavorings

   Return the drained noodles to the pan. Add the reserved pasta water, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, and a splash more olive oil if the pan looks dry. Toss everything together for 30‑60 seconds until the noodles are re‑heated and coated.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

5. Finish the Herb‑Butter Sauce

   Turn off the heat. Add the chopped tarragon, chives, dill, and the cold butter pieces. Toss vigorously with tongs or chopsticks until the butter emulsifies into a silky, glossy sauce. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then drizzle the final teaspoon of olive oil.

   Time: PT1M

6. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the ramen to a bowl, garnish with a few extra herb sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g