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Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Ramen

A rich and creamy Cajun-inspired ramen loaded with seared shrimp, smoked sausage, hard-boiled eggs, and a velvety mozzarella-infused broth.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop in the sliced smoked sausage and cook until deeply browned and crisp around the edges. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sear the Shrimp: Toss the raw shrimp heavily with the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In the exact same skillet, melt the butter and sear the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn beautifully bright pink and tender. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
  3. Build the Creamy Broth: Leave the heat on medium and toss the minced garlic into the hot skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
  4. Cook the Noodles & Melt the Cheese: Drop the ramen noodles directly into the boiling broth and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until perfectly tender. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing continuously until it completely melts into the broth, creating a rich, thick, and velvety texture.
  5. Assemble and Drip: Divide the hot, cheesy noodles and savory broth into large serving bowls. Heavily top each bowl with the seared bright pink shrimp, browned sausage slices, and hard-boiled eggs. Flood the entire bowl with an extra massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick creamy Cajun cheese sauce drip straight from the pan! Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Cajun