Description
Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a delectable Japanese stir-fry that combines chewy udon noodles, succulent shrimp, and vibrant vegetables in just 20 minutes. This dish delivers a perfect balance of umami flavors thanks to rich soy and oyster sauces, enhanced by the aromatic essence of sesame oil. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining guests, Yaki Udon is versatile enough to cater to both. Plus, it’s easily customizable with various proteins and veggies, making it a family-friendly meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 100g shrimp (8–10 pieces)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 120g white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 carrot (matchstick cut)
- Spring onion (chopped, green & white separated)
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Sesame oil
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Boil udon noodles as per package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with oil.
- In a wok or large pan, heat oil over high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Add more oil to the pan and fry shrimp until pink. Stir in soy sauce.
- Combine noodles with shrimp in the pan; stir-fry on high heat until slightly crispy.
- Mix in your prepared sauce and sautéed vegetables until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg