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Yaki Udon with Shrimp Recipe

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This Yaki Udon with Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked udon noodles tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that combines simplicity with delicious umami flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pack (200g) udon noodles, preferably vacuum-packed
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 8–10 shrimp (approx. 100g)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 white mushrooms, sliced (approx. 120g)
  • 1 carrot, cut matchstick-style
  • 1 spring onion, green and white parts separated and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For The Sauce

  • 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

  1. Cook Udon Noodles: Boil the udon noodles according to the package instructions until they are tender. Drain the noodles, rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process, drizzle with some oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a pan over high heat. Toast the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry until they are cooked and browned. Then add the sliced onions, white parts of the spring onions, and carrot matchsticks. Stir-fry the vegetables together for 2–3 minutes, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook Shrimp: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and heat it. Add the shrimp and fry on high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon of regular soy sauce and a pinch of salt to season. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. Fry Udon Noodles: Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan with shrimp. Stir-fry on high heat, continuously tossing the noodles so they slightly crisp up evenly without sticking to the pan.
  5. Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture (oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and salt) over the noodles and shrimp. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
  6. Toss Vegetables: Return the previously cooked vegetables to the pan and toss together with the noodles, shrimp, and sauce to combine all flavors.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the chopped green parts of the spring onion over the dish for freshness.
  8. Serve: Transfer the yaki udon with shrimp to a serving plate and enjoy your delicious homemade Japanese stir-fried noodle meal!

Notes

  • You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
  • Use fresh udon noodles for better texture; if only dried noodles are available, cook accordingly.
  • Control the heat carefully to avoid overcooking the shrimp and vegetables; they should remain tender yet crisp.
  • Adjust the quantity of soy sauce and oyster sauce to your taste preference for saltiness and umami.
  • Adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds can enhance the flavor and presentation.

Keywords: Yaki Udon, Shrimp Udon, Japanese stir-fry, easy udon recipe, seafood noodles, quick dinner, savory noodle dish

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