Description
Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a vibrant and satisfying Japanese stir-fry dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your table. This quick meal features thick, chewy udon noodles tossed with succulent shrimp and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a savory blend of sauces that delivers an umami punch. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables for a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Dive into this flavorful journey today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 100g shrimp (8–10 pieces)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 120g white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 carrot (cut into matchsticks)
- Spring onion (green & white parts chopped)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (NOT regular one)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/3 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until cooked through; then add onions and carrots for 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove veggies from the pan; add more oil and cook shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Toss in the cooked udon noodles and pour over the sauce mixture; stir to coat evenly.
- Combine with cooked vegetables; sprinkle green spring onion on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg