Tangy Lemon Butter Somyeon Noodles
Perfect for Home Parties! Tangy Lemon Butter Somyeon Noodles Instead of Pasta
These are somyeon noodles made to resemble pasta! While pasta is also delicious, I chose somyeon this time to reduce the portion size, as I planned to serve it alongside meat dishes and salad. This recipe yields enough for 2 people. (Tip: The broccoli used here is leftover from a salad I made previously. Using green onions would also be wonderful! The broth is from when I made Lemon Butter Chicken in a prior recipe.)
Ingredients
- Somyeon noodles, 1 serving
- Shrimp, 10 pieces
- Broccoli, about 50g
- Broth (optional) 50ml
- Milk 50ml
- Butter 20g
- Pepper, a pinch
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Garlic, 1 clove
- Olive oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add finely minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. (Tip: Simultaneously, bring a pot of water to a boil to prepare for cooking the somyeon noodles.)
Step 2
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the shrimp and sauté until they change color.
Step 3
When the shrimp are almost cooked, add the chopped broccoli and stir-fry together for about 1-2 minutes. (Tip: Pre-heating the broccoli in the microwave for a short time will reduce cooking time and make the texture even softer.)
Step 4
Lower the heat slightly and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Sauté gently as the butter melts, allowing it to combine with the ingredients. (Tip: Once the water is boiling, add the somyeon noodles and cook.)
Step 5
Pour the 50ml of broth and 50ml of milk into the pan. If you don’t have broth, you can increase the milk to 100ml. Stir and bring to a simmer, ensuring the sauce coats the ingredients well. (Tip: If the somyeon noodles are not yet cooked, turn off the heat temporarily and wait for them to finish cooking before proceeding with this step.)
Step 6
Rinse the cooked somyeon noodles thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain them completely in a colander.
Step 7
Add the drained somyeon noodles to the pan with the sauce. Cook over low heat, gently tossing to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce for about 1 minute.
Step 8
Transfer the finished lemon butter somyeon noodles to a serving plate.
Step 9
Finally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the noodles to taste for an added burst of tanginess.
Step 10
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, for a beautiful presentation. ( ´∀｀)
