Japanese Garlic Butter Shrimp Udon: Quick & Delicious 20-Minute Recipe
This Japanese garlic butter shrimp udon is a simple yet delicious dish that I love to whip up in no time. Let’s dive right into the ingredients and instructions for this mouthwatering recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of udon noodles
- 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of mirin (or substitute with 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Udon NoodlesBring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ShrimpIn a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Combine IngredientsPour in the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.Stir well to combine and allow the flavors to meld for another 2 minutes.
- Add Udon NoodlesAdd the cooked udon noodles to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.Toss everything together until the noodles are well-coated in the rich garlic butter sauce
- Garnish and ServeRemove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures!
Nutrition
Calories: 1653kcalCarbohydrates: 256gProtein: 57gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 4786mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 21gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.5mg