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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that combines thick, chewy noodles with shrimp and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy nights or gatherings!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pack (200g) udon noodles (preferably vacuum-packed)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
  • 810 shrimp (approx. 100g), peeled and deveined
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 white mushrooms, sliced (approx. 120g)
  • 1 carrot, cut matchstick-style
  • 1 spring onion (green & white parts separately chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (NOT regular soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Boil udon noodles until cooked, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat neutral oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and stir-fry until cooked.
  • Introduce onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, then set aside.
  • Fry shrimp in the same pan with added oil and soy sauce until fully cooked.
  • Add boiled noodles to the shrimp, stir-frying for a crisp texture.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat the noodles and shrimp.
  • Reintroduce sautéed vegetables and sprinkle green spring onion before serving.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be bright pink and opaque.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
Use high heat for stir-frying to achieve a perfect noodle texture.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 150