Description
Easy Yaki Udon With Shrimps is a quick and flavorful Japanese-style stir-fry featuring chewy udon noodles, succulent shrimps, and fresh vegetables tossed in a savory sauce made with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes, this balanced dish offers a perfect mix of texture and taste, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner that is both comforting and light.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Protein
- 200g udon noodles (gluten-free if needed)
- 250g fresh or frozen shrimps, peeled and deveined
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural) or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Vegetables
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimps if not prepped. Thinly slice the carrot, bell pepper, and green onions. Mince the garlic and ginger. Set sauces and seasonings ready.
- Cook the Shrimps: Heat a little sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimps and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and firm. Remove shrimps and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the carrots, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry gently until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the udon noodles to the pan with vegetables. Pour in the sauce mixture of soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Toss well to coat noodles evenly.
- Finish with Shrimps and Serve: Return the shrimps to the pan and stir for another minute to meld flavors. Remove from heat, drizzle with a little extra sesame oil if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for even cooking and tender shrimps.
- Do not overcook shrimps to prevent rubbery texture.
- Warm noodles with hot water separately before stir-frying for softness.
- Toss constantly during stir-fry to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Adjust sauce ingredients gradually to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Yaki Udon, shrimp stir-fry, Japanese noodles, quick dinner, gluten-free udon
