Description
Easy Yaki Udon With Shrimps is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining thick and chewy udon noodles with succulent shrimps, crisp fresh vegetables, and a savory natural sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this vibrant meal balances texture, taste, and color while being customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
- 250g shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Oils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimps if needed. Slice the bell peppers, carrots, and green onions. Mince garlic and ginger for an aromatic base. Rinse udon noodles under warm water if packaged fresh to separate strands.
- Cook the Shrimps: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimps and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimps to a plate and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and toss in garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp but still vibrant.
- Add the Noodles: Toss in the udon noodles and gently stir-fry, combining everything evenly. The udon will start to soak up the flavors and get warm throughout.
- Add Sauce and Combine: Mix soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour this over the noodles and vegetables, tossing well. Return the cooked shrimps to the pan and mix everything thoroughly.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and give a quick stir. Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Use fresh udon noodles for the best texture; frozen or dried noodles can be used if cooked properly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to keep vegetables and shrimps crisp; stir-fry in batches if necessary.
- Preheat your pan well to achieve a slightly smoky stir-fry flavor and maintain crispness.
- Prepare the sauce beforehand for quick and even distribution during cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with extra soy sauce or apple cider vinegar before serving to your liking.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or a wedge of lime for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freeze cooked shrimps separately if needed; avoid freezing the udon noodles to maintain texture.
- Reheat gently in a non-stick skillet with a splash of water or vegetable broth to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: yaki udon, shrimp stir-fry, Japanese noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, seafood stir-fry, savory noodles
