Description
Yaki Udon With Shrimps is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring chewy udon noodles, juicy shrimps, crispy smoked turkey bacon, and fresh vegetables tossed in a savory natural sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vibrant meal offers a perfect balance of textures and umami-rich flavors ideal for any busy weeknight or casual lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g fresh or pre-cooked dry udon noodles
- 200g peeled and deveined shrimps
- 100g smoked turkey bacon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and devein shrimps if needed. Slice smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Chop bell peppers, sweet onion, and green onions. Mince garlic and grate ginger to have all ingredients ready.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, usually 2 to 3 minutes for fresh noodles. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
- Sauté bacon and shrimp: Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add turkey bacon pieces and cook until they start crisping up. Then add shrimps and sauté until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add vegetables and aromatics: Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced onions, and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften but retain some crunch.
- Incorporate noodles and sauce: Add cooked udon noodles to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Toss everything well to combine and coat noodles evenly. Add natural gelling agent if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Final touches and serve: Heat through, then remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Serve hot for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cook shrimps and bacon in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming for a perfect sear.
- Use fresh udon noodles for best chewiness; dried noodles work if cooked properly.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to keep the stir-fry process seamless.
- Adjust soy sauce and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce quantities to taste for balanced saltiness.
- Maintain medium-high heat to sear ingredients without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Yaki Udon, Shrimp Stir-Fry, Udon Noodles, Quick Dinner, Smoky Bacon, Japanese Noodles, Gluten Free
