Seafood Boil with Ramen Noodles 🍜🦐 Spicy Buttered Shellfish Meets Slurpable, Sauce-Slicked Noodles

Seafood Boil with Ramen is a next-level remix that combines classic boil flavors — shrimp, crab, corn, sausage — with springy ramen noodles tossed in spicy Cajun garlic butter.

It’s messy, rich, and noodle-coated in all the best ways. One pot. Full feast. No rules.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• ½ lb large shell-on shrimp
• ½ lb snow crab legs (optional but epic)
• 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 ear corn, cut into thirds
• 1 pack instant ramen noodles (2 if you want extra noodles)
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Water to boil

Garlic Cajun Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Optional: hot sauce or red pepper flakes
• Optional: a splash of the ramen cooking water

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Goods

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Squeeze in lemon halves and add Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Add potatoes if using (boil 10–12 mins), then corn and sausage (5 mins), then shrimp and crab (3–4 mins). Add ramen in the last 2–3 minutes — just until tender.

Step 2: Drain and Reserve

Drain everything, saving ¼ cup of the seasoned water. Discard lemons. Set aside seafood, sausage, corn, and noodles in a large bowl or tray.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce. Add a splash of reserved boil water for extra richness.

Step 4: Toss It Up

Pour garlic Cajun butter over noodles and seafood. Toss everything together until coated and glossy. Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges and parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

Flavor Variations

• Add scallops, mussels, or crawfish for a deluxe version
• Swap ramen for rice noodles or udon for texture variation
• Stir in a soft-boiled egg for ramen-style richness
• Top with scallions, crispy shallots, or a drizzle of chili oil

Serving Ideas

• Serve in deep bowls with chopsticks and lemon wedges
• Crusty bread on the side to mop up butter sauce
• Cold beer, spiked lemonade, or Thai iced tea to balance heat
• As a party-style tray for hands-on feasting

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook the ramen — add it last
• Shell-on shrimp give better flavor and texture
• Use good-quality instant noodles for better bite
• Double the sauce if you want extra for dipping or drizzling

Final Thoughts

Seafood Boil with Ramen is a bold mashup that brings Southern heat and noodle comfort into one unforgettable bite. It’s spicy, buttery, slurpy, and built to impress — no forks required.

Boil bold. Butter hard. Slurp everything. 🍜🦐🔥

🦐 Explore More Seafood Recipes

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🧀 Comforting Seafood Casseroles – Bubbly, cheesy bakes with crab, shrimp, or scallops.
🥣 Warm and Flavorful Seafood Soups – Rich chowders, bisques, and broth-based favorites.
🍽️ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes – Quick and delicious mains like garlic butter tilapia.
🥗 Healthy Seafood Recipes – Light yet flavorful options like grilled mahi mahi with salsa.
🍚 Risotto Recipes with Seafood – Creamy rice dishes with seared scallops and fresh veg.
🌊 Seafood Stews – Hearty, rustic stews from the Mediterranean and beyond.