Spicy Shrimp Ramen Noodles with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.25 cup chopped carrot
• 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
• 5 fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 2 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packet discarded
• 2 green onions, chopped

Steps

1. Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until bright pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
2. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil; cook and stir carrots and sliced mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth, hoisin, soy sauce, and chile-garlic sauce. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes.
3. Add asparagus and ramen noodles; boil 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Stir shrimp back into the pot; let stand 4 minutes.
4. Divide mixture between two bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions.