Seafood noodles have been a popular dish in many Asian cultures for centuries. The dish is believed to have originated in China, where different regions have their own versions of seafood noodles. In Japan, seafood noodles are known as "seafood ramen" and are usually made with a seafood broth base.
To make seafood noodles you will need the following ingredients:
- 8 ounces noodles of your choice (such as ramen noodles or rice noodles)
- 1 pound assorted seafood (such as shrimp, squid and mussels)
- 4 cups seafood broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper for taste
- Additional garnishes: chopped green onions, cilantro, lime wedges.
Here's how to make seafood noodles:
1. Heat a little vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add carrots and bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add seafood and cook until fully cooked.
4. Pour in the seafood broth and bring to a boil. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
6. Divide noodles among bowls and top with seafood broth and seafood mixture.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
8. Serve hot and enjoy delicious seafood noodles!