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Shrimp Yaki Udon

Savory Shrimp Yaki Udon: Quick Comfort Food Magic

This Shrimp Yaki Udon is a vibrant dish with chewy noodles, crunchy vegetables, and succulent shrimp, making it the perfect quick comfort food.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 250 grams Frozen Udon Noodles Ideal for convenience
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Neutral oil like vegetable or canola
For the Protein
  • 200 grams Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Bacon, or Tofu Substitutes for shrimp
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • 1 cup Cabbage Shredded finely
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned
  • 100 grams Mushrooms Shiitake or button, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Freshly chopped, for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Vegetarian version if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Sweet rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can substitute regular sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru or Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo For drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Bonito Flakes For umami boost
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Toasted

Equipment

  • wok
  • Large pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the frozen udon noodles in hot water for about 1 minute, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Season the shrimp or chosen protein lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a wok, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and cook the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Sauté sliced onion and minced garlic in the same wok for about 1 minute.
  5. Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked udon noodles and the shrimp back to the wok with sauce mixture, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions, drizzle with Kewpie mayo, and sprinkle with bonito flakes and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Using a wok helps achieve high heat for quick cooking. Rinse udon noodles well to prevent clumping. Adjust sauce to taste before stir-frying.

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