Yaki Udon with Shrimp: Quick Comfort Food You’ll Love

Yaki Udon with Shrimp combines tender noodles and succulent shrimp in a savory sauce for a quick, satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Noodles

1 pack Udon Noodles vacuum-packed for best texture

For the Protein

12 oz Shrimp sweet and briny; chicken or tofu can substitute

For the Vegetables

3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
1 medium Yellow Onion provides sweetness
8 oz White Mushrooms shiitake or cremini can replace
1 medium Carrot sliced into matchsticks
2 stalks Spring Onion for garnish

For the Sauce

3 tbsp Regular Soy Sauce essential for umami flavor
1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce contributes rich color
1 tbsp Oyster Sauce skip if vegetarian
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar balances dish with acidity
1 tbsp Brown Sugar adds hint of sweetness
to taste Salt and Pepper for flavor
to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper

For Cooking

3 tbsp Neutral Oil for frying
1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil adds nutty aroma

Equipment

large pot
Skillet or wok

Method

Cooking Steps

Boil water in a large pot, add udon noodles, and cook according to package instructions (2-3 minutes). Drain, rinse, and toss in neutral oil.
Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
In the same skillet, add sliced onions and carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil to the skillet. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink. Season with soy sauce.
Return shrimp to the skillet. Add udon noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Pour in sauces, stir, and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Fold in sautéed vegetables.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped spring onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Cook shrimp just until pink for best texture. Prep ingredients beforehand for quicker cooking. Use high heat while frying for the best texture.

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