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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Savor Yaki Udon with Shrimp in 20 Minutes Flat!

Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that transforms ordinary weeknights into special occasions.
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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
  • 8 ounces Udon Noodles vacuum-packed for ease
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or properly thawed frozen
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion sliced
  • 8 ounces White Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot matchstick cut
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion chopped
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce regular or low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce or substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil for flavor

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Colander
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Udon Noodles: Boil salted water, add udon noodles, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drizzle with oil.
  2. Sauté the Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat oil, sauté garlic for 1 minute, add mushrooms, and cook until golden brown for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Add the Onions and Carrots: Cook sliced onion and carrots for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside with mushrooms.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil, stir-fry shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink. Add soy sauce to infuse flavor. Set aside.
  5. Crisp the Udon Noodles: Fry cooked udon on high heat for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
  6. Combine Everything: Add sauce to noodles, mix in shrimp, mushrooms, onions, and carrots, and toss for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with spring onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect shrimp timing is crucial; overcooking can make them rubbery. Frying udon on high heat adds delightful crispiness.

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