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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Savory Yaki Udon with Shrimp: A Quick Comfort Dish

This quick and easy Yaki Udon with Shrimp recipe transforms tender noodles into a comforting meal full of umami flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 400 grams Udon Noodles vacuum-packed is ideal for convenience
For the Protein
  • 300 grams Shrimp can substitute with chicken or tofu
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can also use red onion or leeks
For the Vegetables
  • 200 grams White Mushrooms can swap with other varieties
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion save green parts for garnishing
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Regular Soy Sauce consider low-sodium for lighter options
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce or mushroom-based sauce for vegetarians
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce for color and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar white sugar can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper adjust according to your taste
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil can use any neutral oil
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil vegetable or canola oil works well
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • pot
  • Large Pan or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 2–3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drizzle with oil.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pan, heat neutral oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in white mushrooms, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add more oil and increase heat. Toss in yellow onion and carrots, stirring for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove and set aside.
  4. Prepare the Shrimp: Return pan to heat, add oil. Cook shrimp for 3–4 minutes until pink and opaque. Drizzle in soy sauce and cook further until done.
  5. Combine Noodles and Shrimp: Add cooked udon to the pan, tossing with shrimp over high heat for 1–2 minutes until flavors blend.
  6. Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour sauce mixture over noodles and shrimp, tossing for 2–3 minutes. Add back the sautéed vegetables and mix until heated through.
  7. Finish and Serve: Plate the Yaki Udon with Shrimp, garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy Yaki Udon immediately for the best flavor and texture; reheating can cause the noodles to become mushy.

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