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Easy 15-min. Garlic Shrimp Udon Noodles

Name: Easy 15-min. Garlic Shrimp Udon Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1.65 lb udon noodle (frozen kind recommended) (Source: 1.65 lb udon noodle (frozen kind recommended)); 0.5 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) (Source: 0.5 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)); 3 cups baby bok choy (ends trimmed) (Source: 3 cups baby bok choy (ends trimmed)); 5 oz fried tofu balls (cut into halves) (Source: 5 oz fried tofu balls (cut into halves)); 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) (Source: 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)); 3 each garlic cloves (minced) (Source: 3 garlic cloves (minced)); 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce (Source: 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce); 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce) (Source: 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)); 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce) (Source: 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)); 1/2 tbsp sesame oil (toasted kind) (Source: 1/2 tbsp sesame oil (toasted kind)); 1/2 tbsp white granulated sugar (Source: 1/2 tbsp white granulated sugar); 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (Source: 1/2 tbsp cornstarch); 1/2 cup water (cold) (Source: 1/2 cup water (cold))

Easy 15-min. Garlic Shrimp Udon Noodles is made with jumbo shrimp, udon noodle, and garlic cloves.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 3
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseJapaneseSeafoodTofu & tempehAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Seafood · Tofu & tempeh
Cuisine: Japanese · Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Remember the turn or stir

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Get to know the ingredients

udon noodle (frozen kind recommended)

In the method: In a small bowl, combine the noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.

jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)

In the method: Fry shrimp until halfway cooked - pink but slightly translucent in the center.

baby bok choy (ends trimmed)

In the method: Then add bok choy and fried tofu balls and stir-fry until veggies have softened, about 1-2 minutes.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve and enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine the noodle sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Fry shrimp until halfway cooked - pink but slightly translucent in the center.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: christieathome.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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