Southern Shrimp Ramen

If you love ramen and Southern food, you will absolutely love this Southern shrimp ramen. The combination of fresh ginger, lemongrass, and collard greens adds an unexpected twist to traditional ramen.

black bowl of ramen with broth, shrimp, carrots, mushrooms, and greens
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemongrass or lemongrass powder

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

  • 4 to 6 fresh collard green leaves, chopped

  • 6 cups vegetable broth

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 cup fish sauce

  • 2 packages ramen, seasoning packet discarded

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onions, carrots, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped collard greens and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Add vegetable broth, soy sauce and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

  3. Add ramen noodles, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add shrimp and mushrooms, and cover. Allow the heat from the broth to cook shrimp until pink and opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

459 Calories
17g Fat
49g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 5596mg 243%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 380mg 29%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 782mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.