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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Savory Yaki Udon with Shrimp: Quick Comfort in 20 Minutes

This Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a quick and satisfying dinner option that brings comforting flavors to your table in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Udon Noodles Vacuum-packed for best result.
For the Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola oil make great substitutes.
For the Protein
  • 200 grams Shrimp Fresh or frozen (thawed).
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped.
For the Vegetables
  • 150 grams White Mushrooms Sliced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Cut into matchsticks.
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion Chopped.
For the Sauces
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can serve as a substitute.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly crushed.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can use white sugar.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large non-stick pan
  • Wok

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Noodles: Boil water, add udon noodles, cook for 3-4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and drizzle with neutral oil.
  2. Cook Vegetables: Heat oil in pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute, add mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add onions and carrots; season, then set aside.
  3. Cook Shrimp: In the same pan, heat oil, add shrimp with soy sauce; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
  4. Add Noodles: Toss cooked noodles with shrimp for 2 minutes on high heat.
  5. Combine: Pour sauce over noodles, mix in sautéed vegetables, and heat through.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Add spring onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze in a safe container for up to 1 month.

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