Description
This Perfect Yaki Udon With Shrimps recipe offers a warm, comforting dish combining chewy udon noodles, tender shrimps, and fresh vegetables, enhanced with flavorful natural sauces and aromatic spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers a vibrant, well-balanced meal inspired by Japanese street food, ideal for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g udon noodles
- 250g fresh peeled shrimps
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauces & Oils
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Other
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent (dissolved in small amount of water)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimps if not already done. Slice bell peppers, carrots, and green onions into bite-sized pieces. Cook udon noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil (natural) in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cook the Shrimps: Add shrimps to the pan and stir-fry until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimps from the pan and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add more sesame oil (natural) if needed. Toss in the sliced bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, stir-frying quickly for 3 to 5 minutes to keep vegetables crisp and vibrant.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimps to the pan along with the drained udon noodles. Pour in soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural), stirring well to coat all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle the natural gelling agent dissolved in water to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Final Toss and Serve: Toss everything together on medium heat for an additional 2 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve hot, garnished with additional sliced green onions and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil (natural) if desired.
Notes
- Rinse cooked udon noodles under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent sticking.
- Use medium-high heat for quick stir-frying to maintain vegetable crispness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan by cooking shrimps and vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Use fresh shrimps for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Taste the sauce and adjust by adding extra soy sauce (natural) or apple cider vinegar (natural) if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Yaki Udon, Shrimps, Japanese Noodles, Stir-fry, Quick Dinner, Asian Cuisine, Seafood Noodles, Udon Recipe
