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Shrimp Yaki Udon

Savory Shrimp Yaki Udon: Quick Comfort for Busy Nights

Quick and flavorful Shrimp Yaki Udon combines succulent shrimp, udon noodles, and vibrant vegetables for a healthy dinner option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 16 oz Udon Noodles Use fresh for the best texture
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp Can substitute with chicken, beef, pork, or tofu
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil Options like grapeseed or avocado oil work well
For the Vegetables
  • ½ Onion Sliced; yellow or red onion according to preference
  • 2 Carrots Cut on bias; can substitute with bell peppers or snap peas
  • 1 Zucchini Cut on bias
  • 1 small head Broccoli Chopped
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced; shiitake mushrooms can be an alternative
  • 1 Jalapeño Sliced thin; omit for no spice or use chili flakes
  • 2 Scallions Sliced
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup Water Helps balance sauce thickness
  • 1 tbsp Mirin Can substitute with sugar mixed with water
  • 1 tbsp Sake or Dry Sherry Enhances flavor; can skip if unavailable
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar Unseasoned
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey can be an alternative
  • 1-2 inches Ginger Minced or grated
  • 4-8 cloves Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Wok or Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine half of the soy sauce with minced garlic and ginger to create a marinade. Toss the raw shrimp into this mixture, ensuring they’re fully coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. While the shrimp marinates, wash and chop your vegetables. Slice the onion, cut the carrots and zucchini on a bias for presentation, and chop the broccoli into small, even pieces.
  3. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add a tablespoon of neutral oil, swirling it to coat the bottom. Add the marinated shrimp, stirring frequently. Cook them for about 2 minutes or until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set them aside, keeping them warm.
  4. In the same hot wok, add the sliced onion first and sauté until it turns golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the carrots and zucchini, followed by the jalapeño and broccoli. Stir-fry each vegetable for 1-2 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms and scallions, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Once the vegetables are stir-fried, add the fresh udon noodles to the wok. Pour in the remaining soy sauce mixture and half a cup of water. Stir-fry the noodles for about 3 minutes, ensuring they are coated evenly in sauce.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the wok, gently folding them into the noodle and vegetable mixture. Allow everything to heat together for another minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding a side of miso soup or sushi rolls for an enhanced experience.

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