Best Udon And Shrimp Salad Recipes

YAKI UDON WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Boil the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle some oil and set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, toast the minced garlic for 1 minute then add the mushrooms. On high heat stir around until cooked. Then add the onions, white part of spring onions and carrots. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper and take the veggies out.
• In the same pan add additional 2 tbsp oil and fry the shrimp. Add soy sauce and pinch of salt. Cook till the shrimp are no longer pink.
• Then add the udon noodles. Fry on high heat, stirring continuously so the noodles slightly crisp up evenly.
• Pour the sauce. Stir.
• Then toss in the veggies.
• Turn off heat and sprinkle spring onion.
• Take out in a plate and enjoy!

UDON AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the shrimp, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, garlic, ginger, and vinegar in a heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; seal bag and marinate mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Cook noodles per package directions (do not overcook); drain noodles in a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water; shake the colander gently to drain; set noodles aside.
• Drain shrimp and discard the marinade.
• Warm the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a skillet over med-high heat.
• Add the marinated shrimp and stir/saute about 4 minutes or until opaque throughout.
• Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper; whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
• Slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup peanut oil until an emulsion forms.
• Place the noodles in a large bowl; add the shrimp, cucumber, and green onions; pour the dressing over the mixture; toss gently but thoroughly.
• Serve at once, or cover and chill up to 8 hours.
• Garnish with cashews just before serving.

SHRIMP AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the top and bottom of the grapefruit, then slice off the peel and white pith. Hold the grapefruit over a bowl and cut out the segments, letting them drop into the bowl; tear into bite-size pieces. Squeeze the juices from the membranes into the bowl.
• Make the dressing: Remove 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice to a large bowl. Stir in the fish sauce, all but 1 teaspoon of the chili sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger, the lime juice and 2 tablespoons water.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until starting to crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour the oil from the skillet into the fish sauce dressing, leaving a coating of oil in the skillet.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon chili sauce and 2 teaspoons ginger. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• When the water comes to a boil, remove from the heat and submerge the noodles; stir until tender, 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water; shake out as much water as possible.
• Toss the noodles, slaw mix and mint with the dressing. Divide among bowls. Top with the shrimp, grapefruit and shallots.

UDON NOODLES WITH SHRIMP, SNOW PEAS, AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Whisk chile, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add snow peas and toss to combine.
• Cook udon in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add shrimp 3 minutes before noodles are done and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and shrimp and add to dressing; stir vigorously to combine.
• Transfer noodle mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

UDON SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a wok, coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil, not too much. Add the contents of the udon flavoring packet and garlic powder. When the pan gets hot, add the shrimp, stirring around to cook and coat with the spices and oil. Cook about 1 minute then remove.
• Add the remainder of the ingredients and quickly stir fry. Do not over cook.
• Add the udon, only cooking till it comes to temperature. Return the shrimp to the wok and serve.
• The key is to not overcook this meal. You want to just heat the shrimp and the veggies should be crisp.
• Want more garlic flavor, go for it.

EASY SPICY UDON COLD SALAD

Steps:

• Remove udon noodles from outer bag. Pierce inner pouch several times and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until tender, about 90 seconds.
• Transfer noodles to a large bowl. Mix in bean sprouts, onion, carrot, mushrooms, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
• Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, lime juice, white wine, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture in the bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.