Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili

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A fiery Korean-Chinese seafood noodle soup loaded with shrimp, squid, and mussels in a rich, spicy broth infused with garlic and chili. This Korean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, squid rings, mussels, cleaned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 5 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp gochugaru and cook for 30 seconds to release the chili aroma.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 2 tbsp soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup julienned carrot and 1 cup shredded cabbage, simmering for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  5. Step 5: Add 8 large peeled shrimp, 1 cup squid rings, and 12 cleaned mussels to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until seafood is just cooked and mussels open.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, cook 8 oz udon noodles in boiling water according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes), drain and divide among bowls.
  7. Step 7: Ladle the spicy seafood broth and seafood over the noodles. Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 3 tbsp sliced scallions on top before serving hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep shrimp, peeled and deveined from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spicy Seafood Jjampong Noodle Soup with Garlic and Chili?

Korean korean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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