Description
This Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles recipe is a quick and comforting dish that transforms instant ramen into a rich, flavorful meal with buttery garlic sauce and fresh parsley. Ready in just 11 minutes, it’s perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced (or 4 medium garlic cloves)
- 1 and ½ cups chicken stock (33% less sodium)
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper powder
Noodles and Garnish
- 2 (3 ounces) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Add Butter and Garlic: Place 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the minced garlic into a cold medium-sized skillet or pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the garlic turns lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add Stock and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken stock along with salt and black pepper. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook Noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles directly into the skillet. Stir the noodles every 20 to 30 seconds as they cook, allowing them to absorb the stock and cook evenly. Continue until most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving a flavorful coating on the noodles.
- Finish Dish: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced fresh or dried parsley. Mix until the butter is fully melted and the parsley is evenly distributed.
- Serve: Divide the garlic butter ramen noodles between two bowls and serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Using less-sodium chicken stock helps control the saltiness without sacrificing flavor.
- Stir constantly when cooking garlic to avoid burning and bitterness.
- You can substitute parsley with other fresh herbs like chives or basil for a different flavor profile.
- The flavor packets from instant ramen are discarded, so feel free to save them for another use or discard.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
