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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Savory Yaki Udon with Shrimp: A 20-Minute Delight

Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a quick and delicious Japanese dish that combines thick noodles, shrimp, and colorful vegetables in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 g Udon Noodles Opt for vacuum-packed for convenience.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil are great substitutes.
  • 8-10 pieces Shrimp Approx. 100g; can swap for chicken or tofu.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 piece Yellow Onion Sliced, can substitute with red onion or shallots.
  • 120 g White Mushrooms Sliced, shiitake or bell mushrooms can be used.
  • 1 piece Carrot Cut matchstick-style; zucchini can be used instead.
  • 1 piece Spring Onion Chopped green and white parts separately.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Regular; tamari for gluten-free.
  • pinch Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Use hoisin for vegetarian.
  • 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce Provides deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar White vinegar or lemon juice are alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar also works well.
  • ⅓ teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses a nutty flavor.
  • pinch Salt Brings all flavors together.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Udon Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add udon noodles, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Sauté the Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute, add mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook the Onions and Carrots: Add another tablespoon of oil if needed, stir-fry onions and carrots for 2-3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fry the Shrimp: Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet, fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, season with salt and soy sauce.
  5. Combine the Udon Noodles: Stir-fry the udon noodles with shrimp for 2-3 minutes, ensuring they mix well and form a slight crispiness.
  6. Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour in the sauce, add back mushrooms, onions, and carrots, toss to coat the noodles evenly.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Transfer Yaki Udon to plates and garnish with chopped spring onion tops, enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse noodles well to prevent clumping. Cook shrimp just until pink to avoid rubbery texture. Use high heat for best results.

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