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Ramen Shrimp Pouch
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: The Pouch Principle Overall User Rating: 
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Family Hit
07/15/2008 at 07:27pm
User: Stephanie from Plymouth, MI User Rating:
That was the best family meal we've had, ever! The kids even helped make it. It was easy, good, and healthy! After reading the reviews, I doubled the foil and used a cabbage leaf as the bottom layer to minimize leakage (camping trick). The cabbage probably would have worked well enough without the extra foil. We had enough broth to make it like a Japanese noodle soup, which I loved. We used fresh sliced mushrooms, snow peas, and mini-corn. If I didn't have mirin, I would have used white wine. I put the pouches on a cookie sheet and cooked them on the gas grill. It also wasn't salty at all. Did the other reviewers use the seasoning packet from the noodle package? I wouldn't recommend that. To eat this, we shaped the foil into bowls and used chopsticks and spoons. Yum!
Great Idea...no mess
07/10/2008 at 12:38am
User: kristie from LAS VEGAS, NV User Rating:
I saw this episode on this recipee and tried it tonight..wow I was amazed on how easy it was to cook...and no mess! The oven does all the work for you if you use foil to wrap the ingredients together instead of parchment paper. I used salmon instead of shrimp and used soy sauce and lemon slices instead of wine. It turned out faboulous! The house smelled like a gourmet bistro. Now if only I could teach my husband to cook this..so I could have a few nights off from cooking. Until then, I will keep dreaming of that day. Good Eats!
Quick and easy
04/27/2008 at 05:53pm
User: Jacob from Lake City, MI User Rating:
I love this recipe, its so quick and simple, and for a college kid i always am looking for easy ways to mix up meals.
Thanks Alton! Great recipe.
04/12/2008 at 05:03pm
User: Ryan from Gulfport, FL User Rating:
I modified the recipe with great results. -Shrimp: 1.5 lbs pre-peeled and de-veined -Mushrooms: 1 container of fresh Shiitake (de-stemmed and sliced into strips about 1/8") -Red pepper flake: use twice as much -Leave out the scallions alltogether -Use extra vegetable broth(enough to the contents of each foil basket by about .5") -Add a few shakes of garlic powder to each container. -Increase cook time a little(about 4 min. for me, but make sure shrimp is done). The most frustrating part of the recipe is properly folding the foil to make sure that it doesn't leak all over. I find that the best way is to fold the two sides "hamburger-style" and seal the left and right edges with lots of pressure, folding the bottom edges up onto the seam.
Super simple and delicious
03/26/2008 at 12:21am
User: Elizabeth from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Really easy and tastes great--the soup base is wonderful. Make sure you use two layers of foil...mine started to leak.
Quick and easy
03/21/2008 at 07:42pm
User: Matt from Macon, GA User Rating:
Quick, easy and tastes great. Thanks Alton!
This is what I've been looking for
03/11/2008 at 11:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried Sandra Lee's version ("Shrimp Noodle Bowl") and I almost gave up on this type of recipe, that's how bad it was. I loved how this was fresh and authentic - like using veggie broth in this. Read the other reviews and threw everything into a pot instead of individual foil packets to avoid spillage in the oven. Worked great and my husband went back for a HUGE second helping. Will be using this for a long time!
AMAZING!
02/15/2008 at 01:45pm
User: Constance from Charlotte , NC User Rating:
This recipe was delicious! It was so easy to make! My boyfriend and I had fun making it together and eating it too! Super easy, really cheap, and absolutely great! I will definately make it again! THANKS ALTON!! (*Just make sure to use heavy duty foil and be careful with the noodles so they dont poke holes, and you'll be fine!)
Don't waste your time/money ...
01/30/2008 at 10:12pm
User: Jan from Encino, CA User Rating:
This recipe is so so so problematic I can't tell you. Firstly, one has to go out and purchase Ramen noodles, dried mushrooms large shrimp, mirin (saike) sesame oil (at least I did) ... that was costly ... then ... I wanted to make it for one ... so I adjusted the recipe accordingly ... when I open my pouch ... the ramen noodles were underdone ... and the shrimp was underdone ... so I closed everything up and placed it back into the oven for 5 more minutes ... it smelled wonderfully ... so then I opened the wonderful pouch ... the noodles were done but the shrimp was still underdone ... so then I thought, the heck with this ... so I threw the hole mess into the micro ... so finally I was able to grab my chopsticks and head for my room ... I decided it would be a fun thing to eat on my bed, while watch the debates ... well, guess, what, I spilled the entire 'mess' unto my wonderful down comforter ... do not bother with this recipe ... the work isn't worth the taste ... the taste was just ok ... but I thought to myself, what if I had made scampi with those fab shrimp or some other devine recipe ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS ONE ... IT APPEARS SO SO SO EASY ... GUESS WHAT, IT IS NOT EASY ... IT IS A PAIN IN THE YOU KNOW WHERE> That's all I have to say about it.
Wonderful flavor
01/29/2008 at 07:11pm
User: Leeann from Manitowoc, WI User Rating:
The flavors were excellent and the recipe fairly easy to make. In the future, I would probably use 1/2 the liquids called for, but that is a personal taste issue wanting less of a soup dish. This is a new family favorite!
Good, Fast and Yummy
01/29/2008 at 07:04pm
User: Susan from Port Orchard, WA User Rating:
Thanks for the simple recipe. I am always looking for good Ramen recipes. My DH and I both loved this. Thanks Alton
really good eats
01/23/2008 at 04:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was a life saver. i got home late and this took no time to make at homemade take-out.
Ramen shrimp pouch is tastey
01/22/2008 at 11:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Alton Brown is the man! I highly enjoyed this recipe but ommitted the red pepper flakes, as I don't really like them. It was a bit hard to find on the food network site but I did find it so YAY! Hope to see more of like recipes!
Disappointed
01/21/2008 at 10:28am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
After having made Alton's red snapper in parchment two days before, and being blown away, we were very disappointed in this ramen shrimp pouch dish. We served it to guests, luckily very good friends, and although they typically like anything put in front of them, they were equally unimpressed. Increased the liquid as everyone suggested, but there just really was no flavor. The first word that comes to mind is "boring".
all-around family favorite
01/17/2008 at 10:07pm
User: Katherine from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
Alton has done it again. Great taste, easily available ingredients (for those who couldn't figure out what mirin was, there's this thing called google), and my kids (4 & 7) loved making their own pouches. I changed a few things. I made sure to buy reduced sodium soy sauce & the lowest sodium veggie broth available & eliminated the kosher salt. The dish was perfectly seasoned this way. Also, I weighed all the pouches to make sure that I had distributed the liquid evenly (each pouch weighed 1 pound to 1 pound & 1/4 to 1/2 ounces; yes I am a former lab geek). At 15 minutes, the noodles were still slightly firm, but at 17 minutes, they were perfect. I used heavy-duty foil in double layers & had no problems with noodles poking through. It's been a long time since the dinner table was that quiet. Thanks, Alton!!
Have recommened it
12/08/2007 at 07:25pm
User: Jon from Warren, MA User Rating:
The cooking method is the only part of this that's tricky. Just use the heavy duty foil, and it's a snap; doable over a camp fire... A bit too much mirin for my tastes, but very adaptable. Fun for the kids, too.
Ramen Shrimp Pouch
08/10/2007 at 02:58am
User: Kyna from Libby, MT User Rating:
I love how you can take crappy college food i.e. Ramen Noodles and make it into something spectacular. Thank You!
out standing
07/27/2007 at 10:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
GREAT, even got the kids to eat this. QUICK SIMPLE OUTSTANDING
Easy and Yummy
07/18/2007 at 04:50am
User: erika from austin, TX User Rating:
Made this for my picky husband and he loved it. It's quick and easy. Have made it for friends who stopped by and we all love it. I had to print up the recipe.
Quick, Easy and Good
07/07/2007 at 09:59pm
User: Shirl from Spring Branch, TX User Rating:
The recipe sounded interesting; tried it and really enjoyed it. I'm always looking for new ideas and this was certainly different! We'll make it again.
Great and simple
06/13/2007 at 06:32pm
User: Jim from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
This is very good and very fast. You must use better quality aluminum foil or your get holes (and leaks). Simple and you can customize it for people on special dates or those who have particular tastes. We've made it 5 or 6 times now.
Delicious!!!
06/05/2007 at 09:48pm
User: MELISSA from Portland, OR User Rating:
Super easy and really good! The first time I made this I made the pouches too small and some of the broth seeped out and the noddles didn't get all the way cooked. So make sure you have plenty of room for all the ingredients and and the broth.
Awesome & Easy
06/04/2007 at 05:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe to do with kids. My boys love ramen noodles and this is a fun and nutritious recipe that they can prepare themselves!
Suprisingly Good
05/20/2007 at 04:03pm
User: dick from hull, GA User Rating:
I've done this 3 times with the last using Tillapia rather then shrimp. It's really very good and simple, thus the 5 stars.
Delicious Delicious
05/19/2007 at 07:55pm
User: TONI from Springfield, IL User Rating:
This was easy & delicious. Some changes I will make in the future... 1.Heavy Duty Aluminum foil doesn't do the job. Individual corningware with a top is better. 2.The recipe does not feed 4. Double it per person. That's it.. Enjoy
Amazing!
05/04/2007 at 10:05pm
User: Dave from Rowlett, TX User Rating:
We've made these pouches several times now, and the flavor and tender shrimp amaze every time! Truly excellent! For those thinking about making this, two tips: 1) break the ramen down the middle so that you have two thin "plates" of dry noodles, as this really is the only way to stack up the other goodies. 2) lay the shrimp out in a flat layer. If its in a wad, it won't cook through.
YUMMY!
04/23/2007 at 09:55pm
User: Jen from Atlantic Beach, FL User Rating:
This was really great. The ony change I made was to use fresh shi-take mushrooms instead of dried, as well as a couple of cloves of garlic (divided out between the pouches). We really enjoyed this! Servicd with Sara Moulton's Watercress Sesame Salad for a delicious meal. Thanks again Alton!
Loved it
04/19/2007 at 07:12pm
User: Jeffrey from Stillwater, OK User Rating:
Being in college I had ample Ramen to spare. It was a nice change to make use of it in a very tasteful and fun way. Now if they would only show the chart that was used to create the recipe on Good Eats I could alter this and make other types of tasty Ramen.
Shrimp were great but...
04/11/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The shrimp were excellent but everything else was overpowering. I love everything that was used so I thought I'd like it all together but nope...Next time, maybe not so much soy sauce or merin.
Everyone loves shrimp!
04/09/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Jan from Plymouth, MA User Rating:
Quick and easy weeknight dinner even my kids loved.
MY VERSION RAMEN SHRIMP
04/07/2007 at 07:14pm
User: PENNY from Wiggins, MS User Rating:
followed the ingredient list, but put it in a casserole dish w/ a lid. Had plenty of liquid...Probably used 3/4 of it. Set the oven @ 450..once it started boiling I let it cook for 3 minutes...It was terrific.
FANTASTIC QUICK FIX
04/03/2007 at 05:29pm
User: Rebecca from Durham, NC User Rating:
We loved this meal. So quick and easy. We pre-chop the veggies and keep the pre-made sauce in the fridge- we get 2 meals out of this. Super easy after a long day at work.
Great Alternative to Ramen Soup
03/28/2007 at 09:12pm
User: Joanne from Evergreen, CO User Rating:
I really loved this recipe -- it turned out yummy. However, I've made this twice and had lots of trouble with the foil leaking. I made just one serving for myself tonight, and ended up putting this in a pyrex measuring cup and covering with foil, and poking a hole in the top. It turned out great -- no extra liquid (1 cup broth was enough), and no extra time. I tried to think of a sturdier alternative to foil, and I think next time I will try making these in the mini foil bread pans, and covering with foil. Also, I used low sodium broth and soy sauce (I never buy the regular stuff).
this stuff is great!
03/28/2007 at 07:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is delish. i l-o-v-e it. Alton you rock
Best soup ever
03/27/2007 at 01:43pm
User: Albert from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
As a beginner cook, I found this recipe very easy to make. It tasted better than any soup I ever made or had at a resturant.
Tasty but Tricky
03/26/2007 at 08:48am
User: Deborah from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
I loved the flavors of this dish. The foil was tricky. The dry ramen noodles kept poking holes in my heavy duty foil. There has to be a better way to steam this dish.
quick dinner
03/25/2007 at 03:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The noodles cook much faster than the shrimp. After 15 minutes, check to make sure the shrimp is done before serving.
Easy and delish
03/24/2007 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I keep very busy, and we are always looking for quick and satisfying meals to get us through the work week. This one is easily among our top five all time quick fix meals!!
amazing
03/23/2007 at 04:14pm
User: james from lakeview, NY User Rating:
i made this recipe and it was absoultley amazing the only problem was the sesamie seed oil it could be reduced
Best show ever
03/20/2007 at 01:59pm
User: t&m from Eka, CA User Rating:
I always learn from Alton Brown. I don't have time to take cooking classes, and now I don't have to. I've emailed this recipe to family too.
Aspiring Chef
03/15/2007 at 10:34pm
User: Sean from Bella Vista, AR User Rating:
I am only 16 and want to grow up to be a chef and what i like about this recipe is that it is so easy, and that i have no trouble doing it without my parents help. (even though they supervised)
Fun to Make and Healthy (but needs something)
03/13/2007 at 06:02pm
User: Phaedra from Houston, TX User Rating:
If I was just rating this on fun, creativity and healthiness, it would be a 5. The mirin did add an intriguing (but not overwhelming) sweetness, but for my family's tastes, this needed one or two more ingredients for extra depth and spice. I followed the recipe exactly and yes, this does need that much liquid. Read your vegetable broth labels; the first one I read included corn syrup. Why?? We settled on a carton of organic veggie stock (no corn syrup added, thank you) and it was great. Two of our pouches ended up with holes in them; we just poured the lost broth back into our bowl, repacked the dish and put the liquid back in. Everything was cooked great Make sure you are only using 1/2 of the ramen block per dish! One last thing: I don't recommend red onions for this, as they turned an unappetizing purple during the cooking process. Use yellow ones.
Leakage Will Occur
03/12/2007 at 06:49pm
User: Katie from Clemson, SC User Rating:
This dish is tasty and super simple. The only trouble with mine was that the aluminum foil leaked and when I doubled (okay.. and tripled) the layers, my food didn't cook as fast. I had to put it back in for a few more minutes so that my shrimp could cook. I also don't know how to get this out of the aluminum foil gracefully. So I made a little mess. But very tasty!
Yum!
03/12/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After seeing Alton make this on TV, we just had to try it. We extended the cooking time by about 15 minutes and it tasted great!!! I can't wait to try another variation soon.
Great for salt lovers like me
03/12/2007 at 12:28am
User: Lynndi from Wentzville, MO User Rating:
I enjoyed this dish and the fact that it breathes new life into an old college favorite . . . Ramen. By only using half the package, it cuts down on the fat and carb content but still contains a lot of flavor. I might recommend a low sodium soy sauce and/or chicken stock, but other than that, the dish was great and definately worth a try.
Two words for this recipe...
02/24/2007 at 08:25pm
User: I from Succasunna, NJ User Rating:
Good eats! PS: When wrapping the ramen in the foil, be careful that the edges of the ramen don't rip the foil. The broth will run out ALLLL over the place.
Outstanding
01/30/2007 at 03:32pm
User: Clifford from Portland, OR User Rating:
So quick and easy, and oh so good. There are so many ways to season it. um um good.
just ok.....
01/24/2007 at 03:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great concept, super easy but just didn't care for it.
Nasty - even my daughter didn't like it
01/21/2007 at 05:19pm
User: BILL from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
Maybe I did something wrong...
Small pouches big hit with family
01/18/2007 at 10:04am
User: Rick from Manahawkin, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is simple and the whole family enjoys, and we are no slouch when it comes to good eats. Can be easily prepared and served for larger gatherings as well. Once again, Alton has provided great tips that pleases our taste buds.
Boyfriend
12/01/2006 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My boyfriend and I love cooking these pouches together. He adds hot sauce to his.
Excellent!!
11/28/2006 at 12:24am
User: Carol from Kentwood, MI User Rating:
I have served this as an appetizer and as a main dish. Everyone prefers the main dish because they get twice as much of the excellent shrimp, noodles and sauce. This is definitely a keeper. I have had to copy the recipe for friends or they get mean. :) Easy, flavorful so very good cook on the grill or in the oven. Thanks!!!
Easy and yummy
11/04/2006 at 02:34pm
User: Elizabeth from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and tastes great. I am a college student, so I like recipes that are fast and cheap and this one is. Plus you can use different ingredients with the same idea to get totally different flavors. Yum!
Easy and Tasty
10/22/2006 at 01:11am
User: JOE from seattle, WA User Rating:
Quick and easy with lots of flavor. Definitely follow the recipe.
Awesome!
09/17/2006 at 02:24pm
User: Deanna from Iuka, MS User Rating:
This is a great way to use Ramen noodles! We are ready to make this while camping. I made sure I had enough liquid for the noodles. Also, I used seasoned frozen shrimp since that's what we have on hand. I did not know what Mirin is, so I didn't use that. I also used the seasoning from the Ramen pack. I made sure that the foil I used was big enough to hold everything and still have extra room should the food want to move around to prevent tears. This has been a great recipe for all of us! Thanks!!
tony
09/08/2006 at 04:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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Absolutely Delicious
09/07/2006 at 05:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After watching this episode, I was determined to test this recipe. It seemed to simple. And guess what? IT WAS. One tip: use heavy duty aluminum foil. I am not sure whether or not the noodles pierced the foil or I didn't use a large enough piece, but my liquid leaked out. Glad I caught it in time. Had to doule line the foil. GREAT recipe.
Fast and Fabulous
09/07/2006 at 02:41pm
User: Bonnie from Provo, UT User Rating:
The flavor was great and the quick cleanup was even better. Didn't have any shrimp in the house, so I used the fish fillets I had in my freezer. Also had a problem with the ramen having hard spots. Next time I'll break it so I get 2 wide, thin pieces instead of short, fat ones. It was a little salty and a little spicy for my family, so I'll cut back a little next time. Still, this recipe's a keeper!
Pretty Good
09/04/2006 at 08:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I think the only problem was that I didn't distribute the liquid evenly, otherwise it was a success. I actually tried it with beef broth and without any shrimp, but I thought the flavors were great. I also do not use any alcohol cooking or otherwise, so I didn't use the mirin either.
Good Quick Meal
08/08/2006 at 06:03pm
User: Tana from Rapid City, SD User Rating:
I made this for my husband and 2 kids, everyone loved it....I added a little bit of brown sugar to my sauce. Really really yummy!
Pouch cooking is great
04/20/2006 at 08:26pm
User: Jody from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Love it
great recipe
04/19/2006 at 07:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
really easy and very tasty for weekday dinners
Pretty easy and fast
03/19/2006 at 10:29am
User: Rachel from Thornton, CO User Rating:
I agree with other reviewers who have stated the cooking time is a bit too short. I would suggest leaving it in the oven for at least five to seven minutes longer (much longer if you put in beef, chicken or pork). My picky eatting two-year-old ate ever drop of this dish and my husband loved it too. It makes for a very quick, inexpensive, healthy meal for busy week nights. I put in peas and carrots for my veggie and that tasted great. It's a very versatile dish. There's a lot of room to be creative.
easy and delicious
03/13/2006 at 08:06pm
User: julie from cincinnati, OH User Rating:
I threw this meal together for my family in no time. I increased my liquid as recommended, and broke up the nooodles in several pieces. I also substituted mirin with chardonnay. Delicious!
OK via Show - Awful via the Web
03/08/2006 at 01:04pm
User: Michael from Springfield, VA User Rating:
I?ve made this twice. The first time I followed the directions on this web site; It was a lukewarm runny soup. I went back and watched the episode and noticed that the amount of liquid was 4 times less in the show. The second time I followed the directions on the show and it was perfect. The show calls for 5 tablespoons of liquid per pouch: the web recipe 20! Someone needs to correct this. This is the 4th Good Eats recipe that I have found where the web directions were so different that they yielded a poor or failed result yet the show directions were great!
Use a Pan
03/02/2006 at 12:32pm
User: Virgil from Little Rock, AR User Rating:
I don't understand using the pouch. I tried using the pouch and I got the dry noodles problem that has been mentioned. It turns out wonderful in a small pan using a lid. I have a pan that perfectly fits two packs of the noodles unbroken and four or five shrimp plus the rest of the flavoring components. I have this for lunch at least once a week. The dehydrated mushrooms can be any variety and the variety pack you get at the store really gives you some variety.
Not Tried Yet
02/20/2006 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Question: Did anyone try/consider this as a casserole with a tight-fitting cover?
User-Friendly Recipe
02/11/2006 at 06:52pm
User: ALLI from acworth, GA User Rating:
This is very easy to make and is delicious, too! It's a good one to fix when you want to eat healthy and don't have time for clean-up!
great easy meal
02/09/2006 at 05:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it could use a little more juice. alton this receipe is gr8.
All around favorite
11/09/2005 at 11:34pm
User: Alexandra from Catonsville, MD User Rating:
Since I first tried this recipe with rave reviews from my taste testers this recipe has become a favorite with all my friends and guests, even the 'I hate shrimp' people! Defintely one of my favorite dishes. Another piece of evidence that one can't go wrong with Alton!
Great idea
10/01/2005 at 11:09pm
User: mike from Raynham, MA User Rating:
An excellant idea, the pouch leaked the first time on me and it was kind of a pain to take it out of the foil after it was cooked but it was well worth the work. Great, affordable meal in a short amount of time. I love you alton!
Recipe Needed Tweaking
09/26/2005 at 02:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The liguid in the recipe needs to be increased. My first attempt, forced me to add more liquid after the required 15 minutes of cooking time, which made the ramen noodles finally soft, but the shrimp was overcooked. My second attempt was a resounding success. Increase the liquid by using the whole can of veg. broth. The noodles are done and the shrimp is excellent. Make sure you use raw shrimp, not the precooked kind.
Great use for Ramen!
09/26/2005 at 11:24am
User: Robert from Ames, IA User Rating:
Talk about versatility! You can substitute just about anything in it (in moderation) and it turns out great! I've found that if you make the pouch hole no larger than a pencil's width, you can keep in most of the moisture and prevent the noodles from having "dry spots"
Wonderful Shrimp
09/11/2005 at 07:49pm
User: Katie from Columbia, SC User Rating:
My Family and I just got done eating this meal, it is delicious. I orginally saw this recipe on "Good Eats" and told my mom about it. Tonight she made it and my dad would not stop raving about how good it was, especially the shrimp. Based on other reviews she did double the amount of liquid and break up the ramen noodle before cooking the pouches; it did take 20 minutes. My dad doesn't like hot stuff so we left the red pepper flakes out of his. The only suggestion we have is to serve fresh fruit as an accompaniement.
Alton is a genius!
09/05/2005 at 06:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is my favorie recipe. We make it with chicken instead of shrimp. If you try the chicken, double the liquid and the time it takes to cook. I've made this dish many, many, many times and it is always good.
Easy and tasty
08/13/2005 at 10:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was both easy and tasty. I did double the amount of total liquid mixture. For those unfamiliar with it - mirin is a Japanese rice cooking wine, not a vinegar. You cannot substitute rice wine vinegar, the results will be completely different. Mirin can usually be found in the same section as rice wine vinegar.
Its Alright!
07/29/2005 at 05:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe sound really good, but you have to check the romen noodle very often, they dont cook has fast and you can over cook the seafood. If you do it correctly is ok.
I loved this!
07/08/2005 at 11:44am
User: Amber from Owasso, OK User Rating:
This was so yummy but don't add any salt-it's plenty salty.
Very tasty
06/21/2005 at 03:53pm
User: Michelle from Snellville, GA User Rating:
I thought this dish was very fast to make and had an excellent flavor. The only downfall was it needed more liquid. Some of the noodles did not cook through and were chewy.
Gourmet dining, even for college kids
06/20/2005 at 12:43pm
User: STEVEN from springfield, MO User Rating:
Man, not only does this taste good enough that I could eat it every night. It is also relatively cheap and easy. I go to college so I'm crazy over quick, simple and inexpensive recipes, especially when they taste this good. It would work well for any college kid since it can also be prepared in a microwave, plus, if there's one staple students have in abundance, it's ramen noodles.
The only AB recipe to disappoint
06/19/2005 at 04:47pm
User: Todd from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
Normally, every Good Eats recipe I make comes out as "the best
Good Flavor; Bad Technique
06/16/2005 at 12:23pm
User: PEGGY from Grants Pass, OR User Rating:
Once I got this on the table, it was quite tasty, but as others said, the noodles were not done in the time allotted. I cooked them separately in a little water, then added them back in. Better. Also, as other described, the nooodles poked holes in the foil, causing the need for a double layer. Mirin substitute can be "made" by adding suger to Sake, and briefly boiling.
I'm an American
06/16/2005 at 11:04am
User: Louise from hillsdale, NJ User Rating:
Alton please, have mercy we are not all asian or adept at their tasty ingredients, What in the heck is MIRIN? and where do I reap it?
xxxcelent
06/15/2005 at 11:08pm
User: TERRY from INGLEWOOD, CA User Rating:
great taste!!!!!!!!1
amazing ramen
05/26/2005 at 12:32am
User: KRISTINA from Altamonte Springs, FL User Rating:
This is fun and easy!! I love ramen but hate how salty those packets are, I could control the salt and change up the flavors. Great for those nights I don't wanna deal with clean up or when I am just cooking for myself
Awesome!
05/23/2005 at 05:23pm
User: Bryan from Ely, MN User Rating:
I love this! It is also so esay to change it up and make different things with it. My personal fav...a Beef and Broccoli variation!!
looks great.. poor application
05/23/2005 at 11:22am
User: ANDRA from Utica, MI User Rating:
I tried this one, it looked delicious. But the ramen noodles poked holes in the foil (I used the heavy duty kind) and the juice dripped out. I caught this right away and wrapped then in a second layer and added some more of the liquid. This helped but then the noodles still weren't done when the shrimp was. I ended up microwaving the veggies, and noodles with some more chicken broth. When all was said and done. It tasted delicious, but was more hassle than it was worth.
Right Tasty
05/18/2005 at 03:58pm
User: WILLIAM from Louisville, KY User Rating:
Great flavor, simple, and quick. Just make sure you add enough liquid to ensure noodles are not dry.
Scrumptious!
05/13/2005 at 12:15am
User: NGA from Alamogordo, NM User Rating:
It is so easy and delicious! Added some soy sauce to this and tastes even better! Will be making this a lot in the future.
Very very tasty and even faster!
03/10/2005 at 01:33pm
User: TWILA from Dumfries, VA User Rating:
My husband and I tried this one and we both loved it! Fast, tasty and NO cleanup...what more could you want?! Instead of splitting the ramen into halves, we each used one full brick and used half the shrimp for each. If you do this, you will probably need to use 1.5 times the liquid. We added some sliced celery for crunch and plan to add shredded carrots and some snow peas next time to make it a one-stop meal. Note: Mirin is a Japanese rice wine that you can find in the Asian aisle at any market. Also use the dark sesame oil, not the clear.
too salty
03/06/2005 at 04:33pm
User: DEBORAH from Boise, ID User Rating:
If you make this, add some extra water, and cut back on the salt. Very salty and not enough liquid, and the ramen noodles weren't done at all. Too bad I had to throw it away, no one would eat it!
Great soup!
02/27/2005 at 02:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. I usually add fish and some extra broth, since I don't have mirin. The great thing about it is that you can customize each pouch for your family and they all come out tasty.
Good
02/26/2005 at 03:30pm
User: CATHERINE from Brattleboro, VT User Rating:
I agree that the noodles were not cooked thru. I think doubling the liquid would fix that, maybe by adding 1/2 cup more broth. I think if you doubled the soy and mirin it would be too strong. I will also break up the noodles next time. I used canned mushrooms because I didn't have dried ones. The taste was great and it was easy to prepare - a keeper!
Just good
12/27/2004 at 11:39pm
User: JULIA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
It is fun and fast to make but it needs more water. Pasta was not cooked all the way.
Ramen Shrimp Pouch good concept
10/09/2004 at 12:57pm
User: CAROL from Glendale, CA User Rating:
conceptually it was a good idea. flavor wise it was excellent; but the liquid didn't get to all the ramen and I had dry spots which became a nightmare to get moistened. Perhaps there isn't enough liquid in the recipe or perhaps I didn't create the pouch properly.
Excellent
09/02/2004 at 09:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Even my 9 year old loved it.
This was great and super easy
08/26/2004 at 02:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added a little extra on the spicy side because I always do. It was really yummy and I will definately be making it again- also it's really easy to mix and match stuff in the pouch. Just make sure to break up the ramen really well or soje pieces stay crunchy.
delicious
08/12/2004 at 03:56pm
User: CHARLENE from st george, SC User Rating:
very easy to make. family and coworkers always ask when can i make my shrimp noodle dish. has a wonderful flavor.
Puch Cooking
08/08/2004 at 03:27pm
User: EDWARD from South Amboy, NJ User Rating:
Easy and Great!
good food
07/24/2004 at 07:14pm
User: MICHAEL from rosamond, CA User Rating:
I still found myself having to add water at the end
eh.... it's okay
07/17/2004 at 02:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
watch the amount of the rice vineger ... actually - miro is not actually plain rice vinegar - it has a sweetner added. If I try it again, I will get the right product.
Good flavor with a few adjustments
07/09/2004 at 04:49pm
User: SHELLY from Frisco, TX User Rating:
I agree with the other poster, mine also needed more stock because my noodles kept coming out a bit crunchy. It had a good flavor, but I don't think it was quite worth the effort. If anyone is interested, Central Markets have the dried onions in the bulk section. They sell them in post it note size bags and I got mine for $1. It was a perfect size for 2 packets.
Great-- more liquid!
06/29/2004 at 09:42pm
User: MARA from Bethesda, MD User Rating:
This was really good-- especially since we could each put as much red pepper in our own pouch as we wanted, but I would suggest making sure your Ramen noodles are completely covered in liquid to ensure they actually get soft and cook. We will definitely make this again!
variation of shrimp recipe
06/23/2004 at 09:53pm
User: TRACY from Greenfield, IN User Rating:
I didn't have all the ingredients from Alton's original recipe so I had to make some changes but none the less it turned out great! I used the ramen noodles and suggested liquids but I used salmon and edamame to which I added 2TBS each miso paste and fresh cilantro and 1TBS each of garlic and ginger. I also cooked the packets an extra 5 min. They turned out great!
How easy can it be!
06/02/2004 at 11:09am
User: KEVIN from Anaheim, CA User Rating:
This was so easy and the time I saved.But most of all the taste was great!
Great!
06/01/2004 at 11:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Oh my! This was extremely good.
Simple, easy & tasty
05/31/2004 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used instant packet noodles with its seasoning & water instead of vegetable broth. However, I decreased the amount of soy sauce to half. Despite adding about a cup of water, some parts of the noodle remained uncooked. It still tasted good & is real simple to prepare. Would definitely try again.
Mother & Youngest Daughter in kitchen 101
05/31/2004 at 03:29pm
User: DEBORAH from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
My youngest daughter and I have busy schedules but want to eat together. When there are no leftovers, we want something quick, simple, nourishing & GOOD. The Shrimp in the pouch with Ramen noodles fit the bill.
Great with a little adjustment
05/27/2004 at 08:52pm
User: SHAWN from Hillsborough, NJ User Rating:
This is a very tasty quick dish. I would recommend making increasing the broth to 1/2 a cup because my ramen noodles were still crunchy.
good eats
05/26/2004 at 08:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good eats... I omit the mushrooms but good