Description
Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory sauce with shrimp, mushrooms, and vegetables. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack (200g) udon noodles, preferably vacuum-packed
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 8–10 shrimp (approx. 100g), peeled and deveined
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 8 white mushrooms, sliced (approx. 120g)
- 1 carrot, cut matchstick-style
- 1 spring onion, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For The Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (not regular soy)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: If using vacuum-packed udon, soak them in hot water for 1–2 minutes to loosen. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté garlic, onion, mushrooms, and carrot for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the white parts of the spring onion and cook another minute.
- Add noodles and sauce: Toss in the udon noodles, cooked shrimp, and the prepared sauce. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with the green parts of the spring onion, adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- Noodles: Fresh or frozen udon works best for texture. If using dried, cook according to package instructions first.
- Protein options: You can substitute shrimp with chicken, beef, tofu, or even mixed vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Heat level: Add chili flakes or chili oil for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese