Go Back
–+ servings
Yaki Udon with Shrimp (

Savor Homemade Yaki Udon with Shrimp in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and delicious Yaki Udon with shrimp, packed with fresh veggies and flavors.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 pack Udon Noodles Vacuum-packed for quick cooking.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Canola or vegetable oil recommended.
  • 8-10 pieces Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen works best.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 piece Yellow Onion Sliced.
  • 8 pieces White Mushrooms Sliced; alternatives like baby bella are fine.
  • 1 piece Carrot Cut matchstick-style.
  • 1 piece Spring Onion Chopped separately for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Vegetarian versions available.
  • 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce Regular soy can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is an alternative.
  • ⅓ teaspoon Freshly Crushed Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Essential for authentic taste.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the udon noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and drizzle with neutral oil.
  2. Sauté garlic in a skillet with neutral oil for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, add onions and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
  4. Cook shrimp in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until pink, then add soy sauce and season.
  5. Add udon noodles and fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Mix the sauce ingredients and drizzle over the noodles, then add back the vegetables and heat through.
  7. Garnish with spring onion and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable with different proteins and vegetables. Prep ahead for a smooth cooking experience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!