These creamy spicy ramen noodles with shrimp are so good, I could probably eat it every day. It reminds me of an Asian Alfredo if that's even a thing. With ingredients like gochujang and hoisin paired with parmesan cheese, garlic and heavy cream, this is a flavor bomb.

I use grilled shrimp as the protein but sausage, chicken or steak would work well too! It is buttery and velvety with a hint of spice and it's one of my most requested recipes.
Make sure to try my Creamy Spicy garlic noodles with Steak!
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Preparing the shrimp
Shrimp is such a versatile protein. It cooks fairly fast, so it is the time saving ingredient for sure. If you are not a seafood fan, you can substitute it for chicken, sausage, or even a meatless option.
But, this might be the dish that makes you fall in love with shrimp. It is that good.
Start with a large variety of shrimp. I used shrimp that were already deveined and peeled for time and ease. My favorite type of large shrimp is Argentine red shrimp. They have a very fresh flavor, but are also very meaty.

Place the shrimp into a large bowl and drizzle on some olive oil and a squeeze of lime juice. Then season the shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
My Honey Sriracha Garlic Seasoning is also amazing on shrimp and I use it all the time now.
Mix everything in the bowl so it's evenly coated and place the bowl of shrimp into the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
Grilling the shrimp
You can grill the shrimp directly on grill grates however you run the risk of them slipping through the grates never to be seen again.
To avoid this I put the shrimp on wooden skewers and grill them together.
This avoids them falling through the grill grates and you can also flip them all at once. If you decide to use skewers soak them in water for 30 minutes first so they don't burn on the grill.

When skewering, try to fit about 4-5 large shrimp on each skewer. I used a charcoal grill on medium heat.
If you don't have a grill, a grill pan or even a cast iron pan work well instead on your stove top. Just use a little olive oil first before cooking.

Grill your shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. You know they are done once they firm up and change colors. Remove and set on a plate. Then, squeeze lime juice over the top of the shrimp to finish.

Making the noodles
For this dish, I used ramen noodles straight from the pack. At the time I was making this dish thats all I had in my pantry and it just worked!
Of course you can use better noodles like Udon if you want. They are similar in texture to ramen, but are a little thicker and better quality than the plastic packs you probably ate in college.
You will need to cook them about 5 minutes in boiling water or whatever the package instructions require. They should have a little bite to them. Drain, but do not rinse.
Making the creamy sauce
While the noodles are boiling, you can prepare the sauce.

Bring a large sauté pan to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of butter, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
After the butter has melted, add 2 tablespoons of hoisin, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ¼ cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of gochujang or sriracha. Stir to mix well and turn the heat to low.

Gochujang is a Korean pepper paste, but it has a deep, rich flavor. It is a little less spicy than sriracha, but is more well-rounded.

Next, add in ¼ cup chopped parsley and ¼ cup of shredded parmesan cheese. Then, add your noodles and shrimp, stirring to coat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.

The sauce is rich, creamy, spicy, and other worldly. Combine that with delicious noodles and perfectly grilled shrimp. Now things are getting pretty serious.
No lie I could eat this dish everyday and if you don't make this at least once you're missing out! Try these creamy spicy ramen noodles with shrimp and thank me later.
Creamy spicy ramen noodles with shrimp
With ingredients like gochujang and hoisin paired with parmesan cheese and garlic, these creamy spicy ramen noodles with shrimp is amazing!
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of large shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined)
- 2 packs of ramen noodles
- 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons hoison
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon of Gochujang
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Toasted sesame seeds (Optional Garnish)
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium heat or about 350°F
- Place shrimp into a bowl and drizzle on 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Squeeze the juice from half a lime. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge while you also soak skewers in water.
- Skewer the shrimp and grill 2-3 minutes on each side. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Boil a large pot of water. Add the ramen noodles and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Drain, but do not rinse.
- Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan on medium heat.
- Add butter and minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the hoisin, soy sauce, gochjuang and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Add in the shrimp and noodles making sure that everything is coated and warmed through.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian






Amanda Willard says
Love this recipe! I cook my shrimp a little differently but I follow the rest of the recipe to the T. I make this at least once a month and is always a big hit! Very delicious and highly recommend.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Amanda. So happy to hear it's in the monthly rotation!
Chad says
This recipe is perfect. Used the siracha this time and will try gochujang next. So delicious and perfectly balanced. Quick weeknight meal too!
Jordan Hanger says
Chad the Gochujang is even better if you get a chance. Appreciate the review!
Veronica Sanchez says
I am so happy I found this recipe! It has become a family favorite and I get asked to make it often. Needless to say, now I make sure I always have all the necessary ingredients all the time. It’s not only tasty, but quite simple to execute!! My family thanks you! 😊
Jordan Hanger says
Thank you Veronica! Our family loves it too and I'm happy to hear it's in the regular rotation!
Brianna L says
Really enjoyed this! Added 1 more tablespoon of sriracha, and some crushed red pepper flakes just cause we prefer spicier! Definitely will make again. Also doubled the sauce part cause we like extra.
Jordan Hanger says
So glad you loved it!
Diane B. says
Spicy garlic noodles are a WIN in my home and quick and easy to prepare. Simply DELISH 😋
Jordan Hanger says
So good! Thank you so much.
Aerielle says
I have made this recipe more times than I love to admit lol. It’s perfection every time I make it. I love that the recipe is super quick and easy to make. Definitely a home run recipe!!!
Jordan Hanger says
So glad you love it so much! It's a good one for sure and one of my family favorites.
Tom Walsh says
Made this tonight. Possibly the best noodle recipe I've ever used. Not usually a massive shrimp eater but this was out of this world! Can't wait to try other recipes!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Tom! Curious to see what you will try next.
Alex says
I love this recipe. I used chicken instead of shrimp because my kids think they don’t like shrimp. I added stir fry veggies and it was so amazing. I have also skipped the shrimp all together and added mushroom and that was also amazing. Highly recommend!
Jordan Hanger says
Its my wife's favorite! Chicken sounds great on it and so do the stir fry veggies. I'll try that next.
Jason Pleakis says
Found your recipe on TikTok. Ask your web designer to add a print stylesheet to hide the ads when you print the recipe out
Ellie says
Found your recipe on tik tok and it’s made my life way easier! Living in a small town in New Zealand, it sometimes hard to find recipes with everything I can get from the store but this one is a weekly eat in our house! Easy and creamy - can’t get much better than that! Love it! Keep up the amazing recipes!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Ellie! Love that its a weekly staple in your home. Means a lot
Daniel Holm says
What size ramen? 3oz? 4.23?
Jordan Hanger says
Yep!
Marjolein says
It was super delicious!!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks so much!
Sam Carlowicz says
I cannot stop making this recipe! I’ve made it 3 times in the last two weeks, once with turkey sausage and twice with chicken (breast and thigh, both great). I “messed up” the first time and accidentally doubled the Gochujang but it was still awesome. I also now add some minced onion with the garlic. Will probably keep experimenting and making the original because this recipe is *chefs kiss*
Jordan Hanger says
Thank you Sam! Can't go wrong with this one.
Bob says
Did the Sausage version instead of the Shrimp!! Tasted superrrrrr good! Nice, Creamy & a little Spicy! Biggg 5 ⭐️
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Bob!
Ian G says
Just a fantastic dish. Great flavor. Whole family loved it. I just added a few more vegetables. I came across a quick clip on Facebook of this being made and now I'm going to make a few more dishes from this site cause this one was delcious!!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Ian for the nice feedback! Can't wait to see what you try next.
Jeff M says
Amazing dish, will definitely keep this one in the rotation.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Jeff!
Pop says
Just made this for dinner it was great it's just like a jailhouse meal I once had using commissary. Great stuff 5 stars all day !
Jordan Hanger says
Not sure about jail but we love it at home! haha
FM says
Trying tonight! Any good recommended side dishes that pair well?
Jordan Hanger says
Maybe something lighter since this one is a little on the heavy side. (In a good way) Some soy marinated cucumbers or Brussels sprouts sound good to me!
Raven says
Delicious! I did need to add more cream that this suggested though. I added about 3/4 instead.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Raven!
Tim Clowers says
Recipe turned out fantastic and was full of great flavors.