Lemon-Garlic Soba Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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A light Japanese-inspired noodle dish featuring nutty soba noodles tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and bright lemon. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs soba noodles, shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
2, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low and stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Add the cooked soba noodles and toss gently to combine and heat through, seasoning with 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.