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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

Delicious Yaki Udon with Shrimp Ready in 20 Minutes!

Whip up vibrant Yaki Udon with shrimp in just 20 minutes, a perfect blend of flavors!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 615

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 package Udon Noodles Vacuum-packed for best texture
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Canola or vegetable oil
  • 10 pieces Shrimp Approximately 100g
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sliced
  • 8 pieces White Mushrooms Approximately 120g, sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Matchstick-style
  • 1 medium Spring Onion Chopped separately for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce Switch to tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Or mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Or honey/agave as substitute
  • teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper Optional
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the udon noodles by boiling water, adding the noodles, and cooking according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Sauté 1 minced garlic clove in 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced white mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender and golden brown. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add sliced yellow onion and matchstick carrot. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet, raise heat to high, and cook shrimp until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes). Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce during the last minute.
  6. Add the cooked udon noodles back into the pan with shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and shrimp. Stir for 1-2 minutes, then add back the sautéed mushrooms, onions, and carrots.
  8. Garnish with chopped spring onion, serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month, thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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