Best Easy Dalian Seafood Noodles Recipe

Fresh noodles are topped with a medley of local seafood in a savory broth from this coastal Dalian specialty. High in protein and brimming with fresh ocean flavors, this family soup celebrates Northeast China's coastline.

Cook 40 min Difficulty NORMAL 415 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • fresh wheat noodles 12 oz
  • shrimp (large, shell-on) 8 oz
  • bay scallops 6 oz
  • squid (cleaned, sliced) 6 oz
  • mussels (in shell, cleaned) 8 oz
  • bok choy (quartered) 2 cups
  • shiitake mushrooms (sliced) 1 cup
  • ginger (fresh, sliced) 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • chicken broth 6 cups
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
  • sea salt 1 tsp
  • white pepper 0.5 tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 54 g 51%
Protein 27 g 25%
Fat 8 g 17%
Serving size 450g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced ginger and simmer for 5 minutes for aromatics.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp, mussels, scallops, and squid to the pot; cook for 2–3 minutes until the mussels open and seafood just turns opaque. Remove the seafood with a slotted spoon and set aside to prevent overcooking.

  3. 3

    Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, and white pepper to the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  4. 4

    Add the fresh noodles, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until noodles are just tender and bok choy is bright green.

  5. 5

    Return the cooked seafood to the pot and simmer briefly (1 minute) to reheat. Drizzle with sesame oil, then serve hot, ensuring even distribution of seafood, vegetables, and noodles in each bowl.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this dish?
The core ingredients are the medley of fresh seafood—shrimp, mussels, scallops, and squid—which bring distinct ocean flavors and high protein content. These are paired with fresh wheat noodles, making the soup hearty and balanced.
Q. How should I manage cooking the seafood for the best texture?
Seafood must be simmered briefly—only until just opaque and mussels have opened—then promptly removed to avoid overcooking and rubbery texture. Return the seafood to the broth only at the end to reheat gently.
Q. How do I prevent the noodles from getting soggy in the soup?
Add noodles to the simmering broth right before serving, and cook just until tender, 3–4 minutes. Avoid prolonged simmering once noodles are added, and serve immediately for the perfect bite.
Q. What's the nutrition breakdown per serving?
Each serving (450g) contains approximately 415 kcal, with about 54g carbohydrate (51% of calories), 27g protein (25%), and 8g fat (17%), providing a high-protein and moderate-carbohydrate meal suitable for balanced diets.
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