college food: shrimp ramen

College Food: Shrimp Ramen with Broccoli 

Everyone knows eating good food in university is a struggle. Luckily for you, I’m here to share some quick tips and tricks.  This recipe requires a stove, so if you don’t have a kitchen in your dorm, head down to the community kitchen with your pot and pans and let’s go. 


What you need: 

• 1 packet of dry ramen (could be any flavor because we aren’t using the flavor packets) 
• Shrimp (the amount or size of shrimp is all up to you) 
• 1 garlic clove (minced) 
• Salt*
• Black pepper*
• Cayenne pepper*
• Dried oregano*
• Juice from half a lemon 
• Butter 
• Olive Oil (regular oil would work but not as much) 
• Broccoli (frozen or fresh) 

How to do de ting: 

1. Thaw and dry your shrimp according to the package instructions 
2. Heat oil on medium-low heat in a skillet. 
3. Add shrimp to the pan, and season while cooking until shrimp is pink and cooked through 
4. Cook Ramen according to the package instructions. 
5. If using frozen broccoli, cook in microwave according to package instructions. If using fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces. 
6. When shrimp is finished, put it aside on a plate to rest. Add butter and lemon juice to the pan and stir. 
7. Drain and add noodles, broccoli, and shrimp into the pan, coating it in the sauce. 
8. Plate and eat because as man I know you hungry now.