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Yaki Udon with Shrimp

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This Yaki Udon with Shrimp is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with chewy udon noodles, juicy shrimp, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that tastes just like your favorite takeout.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pack (200 g) udon noodles, preferably vacuum-packed
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 810 shrimp (about 100 g)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 white mushrooms, sliced (about 120 g)
  • 1 carrot, cut matchstick-style
  • 1 spring onion, green and white parts separated and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (not regular)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Boil the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drizzle lightly with oil, and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and stir-fry until cooked.
  3. Add onion, white part of spring onion, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then remove vegetables from the pan.
  4. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and cook the shrimp with soy sauce and a pinch of salt until no longer pink.
  5. Add the udon noodles and fry on high heat, stirring continuously so they crisp slightly.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well.
  7. Add the cooked vegetables back into the pan and toss to combine.
  8. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with green spring onions, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use vacuum-packed udon noodles for the best chewy texture.
  • Dark soy sauce adds color and depth—do not substitute with regular soy sauce.
  • You can swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or beef if preferred.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 615
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 1958 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 81 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 81 mg