Classic Yaki Udon with Shrimp
This classic Yaki Udon with Shrimp recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring plump shrimp, crisp vegetables, and chewy udon noodles all coated in a savory sauce. It's a quick and easy stir-fry that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced (divided)
- 1 package (14 oz) pre-cooked udon noodles
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Optional garnish
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; then remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced red bell pepper and snap peas, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the white parts of the green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
- Add pre-cooked udon noodles to the skillet, separating them if needed under warm water. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing to ensure even coating.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a small amount of soy sauce for 10 minutes before cooking. Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger. Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery quickly.