Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Enjoy these flavorful Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles. This restaurant-style dish combines juicy shrimp, udon noodles, chili, garlic, and spicy umami flavors and is ready in 30 minutes. Serve as dinner.
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This delicious dish combines fresh shrimp, Korean spices, umami flavors, and thick udon noodles to make a classic seafood stir-fry that will satisfy your taste buds. It is a delightful family meal option.
For more delicious shrimp recipes and stir-fry ideas, try my Vietnamese Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls, Chinese Vegetable Noodles and Chinese Beef Noodles.
Why This Recipe Works
- These spicy garlic shrimp noodles burst with bold, sweet, and savory flavors that balance perfectly.
- The juicy shrimp adds a delicious seafood twist, making every bite rich and satisfying!
- They are ready in under 30 minutes.
- You can double and triple this recipe to feed more people.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Udon noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. It does differ depending on the brand.
- Garlic: Use fresh garlic for this recipe. You can also swap it with garlic powder or paste.
- Large shrimp: Peel, devein and clean the shrimp before cooking. You may also enjoy this Shrimp Pasta.
Noodle Sauce
- Honey: Select good-quality honey for the best flavor.
- Korean/gochugaru flakes: Use Korean red pepper flakes; however, swap them for red pepper flakes if you don't have gochugaru on hand.
Tips and Substitutions
- Spice level: Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your taste. For extra spicy noodles, try these delicious Hot Buldak Noodles.
- Add-ins: When it comes to protein, you have options. You can add chicken or beef.
- Vegetables: You can also customize the vegetables. Add mushrooms, broccoli, scallions, green beans, corn, and more!
How to Make Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
- Start by cooking the udon noodles (follow the instructions on the packaging) and set aside.
2. Mix soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil until well combined.
3. Melt butter in a pan or wok, toss in the shrimp, and season with salt and pepper. Let them cook for 3-5 minutes or until done, then take them out and set them aside.
4. In the same pan, heat a splash of vegetable oil, then add the garlic and onions. Add the udon noodles and shrimp, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together until it's well coated.
5. Finally, stir in the scallions, plate it up, and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for a finishing touch.
6. Serve these mouth-watering spicy garlic shrimp noodles as a main with Easy Asian Cucumber Salad or Easy Asian Carrot Salad.
Recipe FAQs
Reheat the noodles in a microwave. Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Equipment
- 1 Wok or Frying pan
- 1 Pot
Ingredients
- 400 g udon noodles prepared according to package instructions
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 300 g of large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1.5 tablespoon of vegetable or sunflower oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Scallions for garnish
Noodle Sauce
- 2 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1.5 teaspoon of Korean/gochugaru or red pepper flakes
- 1.5 tablespoon of sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the udon noodles and set aside.
- Add soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil and stir until combined.
- Melt butter in a pan or wok. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Next, heat vegetable oil in the same pan. Add garlic, onions, udon noodles, and shrimp, pour in the sauce and toss until combined.
- Finally, stir in the scallions, garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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