Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
4 servings
Ramen noodles (yes, the ones from the package) can be dressed up with poached shrimp and bacon to make a porky, smoky broth that tastes slow-simmered.
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ingredients
8
oz bacon, chopped
5
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2
cups sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms (about 6 oz)
7
cups chicken broth
1
tsp soy sauce
1
tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 3
oz packages ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
12
ounce peeled and deveined medium shrimp, halved lengthwise (about 20 shrimp)
2
Tbsp 1-inch-long pieces chives
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directions
Step 1
Put the bacon in a cold medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Remove all but 3 Tbsp of the bacon fat from the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the shiitakes and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes more.
Step 2
Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Stir in the ramen noodles and boil until tender, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the broth from the heat and stir in the shrimp. Let stand until the shrimp are cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with the chives.