Crispy Sara Udon with Shrimp
Tangled crispy fried noodles topped with tender shrimp in a light, savory Japanese sauce. Crunchy, fresh, and restaurant-ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil ramen noodles in salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Stir together soy sauce and mirin in a small bowl.
Step 3
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 4
Add noodles in a loose nest. Fry 4–5 minutes without stirring until bottom is golden and crispy.
Step 5
Flip noodles and fry the other side 3–4 minutes until crispy all over. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Add remaining 1.5 tbsp oil to the skillet. Sauté shrimp until pink, 3–4 minutes.
Step 7
Pour soy-mirin sauce into the skillet and toss shrimp to coat, 30 seconds.
Step 8
Place crispy noodles on plates. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl for sauce
- spatula or tongs
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