Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with Spicy Garlic Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Chewy udon noodles tossed with plump shrimp in a spicy garlic sauce, stir-fried to perfection with fresh vegetables. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh udon noodles, shrimp, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh udon noodles
10 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
5, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 medium, julienned green bell pepper
1 medium, julienned carrot
3, chopped green onions
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook 12 oz fresh udon noodles for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 10 oz peeled shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Add 1 julienned green bell pepper and 1 julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 5: Return shrimp to the wok along with drained udon noodles and 3 tbsp soy sauce. Toss everything together, stir-frying for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 chopped green onions on top before serving immediately.