Spicy Seafood Yaki Udon (My New Favorite Stir-fry Udon!)

This mouth-watering yaki udon combines chewy udon noodles, juicy shrimp and fresh vegetables with a fiery homemade sauce. It's perfect for lunch or dinner, and can be customized with your favorite seafood.

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Step 1

Cook udon noodles slightly less than package instructions, then wash and drain. Skip if using pre-boiled udon.

Step 2

Remove and save shrimp shells. Devein shrimp, season with salt and cornstarch, then rest.

Step 3

Heat oil in a wok on low. Add shrimp shells to infuse oil while preparing other ingredients.

Step 4

Wash and dry shrimp thoroughly.

Step 5

Prepare vegetables: dice garlic and ginger, slice onions, bell pepper, and leek, cube eggplant.

Step 6

Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Step 7

Remove shrimp shells from wok. Increase heat to medium-high.

Step 8

Stir-fry dried red chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion until onion softens.

Step 9

Add shrimp and remaining vegetables. Stir-fry until shrimp are almost cooked.

Step 10

Add sauce and mix well.

Step 11

Add udon noodles and stir-fry until warm and coated with sauce.

Step 12

Serve and garnish with black pepper, dried green laver powder, and sesame seeds.