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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Savory Yaki Udon with Shrimp: Quick & Delightful Stir-Fry

Enjoy a quick and delightful Yaki Udon with Shrimp, a high-protein dish bursting with savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 g Udon Noodles Choose vacuum-packed for the best texture
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil are great choices
  • 100 g Shrimp Firm tofu can be substituted for a vegetarian version
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or run through a garlic press
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Slice thinly
  • 100 g White Mushrooms Feel free to use any fresh mushroom variety
  • 1 medium Carrot Cut into thin matchsticks
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion Chop both the green and white parts separately
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Choose regular for balanced saltiness
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Don’t swap it for light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Enhances the overall flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Finishing touch for delightful aroma

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the udon noodles according to package instructions, typically around 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding onions and carrots for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove vegetables from pan. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and a pinch of salt, allowing flavors to meld for another minute.
  6. Stir-fry noodles with shrimp on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add sauce and vegetables, tossing for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  8. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don’t overcook shrimp and prepare all ingredients beforehand for a smooth cooking process.

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