Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles: Quick & Easy Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 4 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu; red pepper flakes; green onions; sesame seeds
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and mix in sesame oil and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- Add drained noodles to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce.
- Mix in remaining butter until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Optional: fry eggs separately to top each bowl if desired.
- Serve warm garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg