20-Min Shrimp Ankake Yakisoba
Crispy fried noodles topped with tender shrimp in a silky, savory sauce. This one-pan weeknight dinner comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook yakisoba noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes until tender, then drain and pat dry.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Spread noodles flat in the skillet and let cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until edges crisp and golden.
Step 4
Push noodles to the side; add shrimp and onion to the open space and cook for 2 minutes until shrimp start to pink.
Step 5
Whisk soy sauce, cornstarch, and water together, then pour over noodles and shrimp.
Step 6
Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling
- small bowl or measuring cup
- whisk
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