Get ready to turn your taste buds up to 11 with this Cajun Ramen! I'm talkin' smoky ham hocks, spicy andouille sausage, and blackened shrimp—all simmered in a bold, flavorful broth that’ll have you hooked from the first bite. Pile it high with chili crisp, smothered collard greens, and spicy pickled eggs for that perfect Cajun kick. This is comfort food with a serious attitude, and trust me, it’s gonna be your new go-to!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 1.5 qt chicken stock
• Boudreaux's Backyard Lil’ Bit Better Creole Seasoning (to taste)
• 2 packs ramen noodles
• Half link andouille sausage, sliced into planks
• 10 large shrimp, butterflied and deveined
• Boudreaux's Backyard Lil’ Bit Better Blackening Seasoning (to taste)
• Smothered collard greens (optional, for serving)
• Spicy pickled eggs (optional, for serving)
• Chili crisp (to taste)
• Sliced green onions (to taste)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. Add smoked ham hocks and chicken stock to the pot. Season with Lil’ Bit Better Creole Seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until the ham hocks are tender.
3. Remove ham hocks, set aside.
4. Add ramen noodles to the broth, stir, cover, and let simmer.
5. In a separate pan, sear andouille sausage over medium-high heat, then set aside.
6. Season shrimp with Lil’ Bit Better Blackening Seasoning and sear them over high heat, then set aside.
7. To serve, place noodles in bowls, top with a ham hock, strips of seared andouille sausage, and shrimp. Add smothered collard greens (optional), then pour the broth over the top. Garnish with spicy pickled eggs, chili crisp, and green onions.