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shrimp yakisoba Recipe

Shrimp Yakisoba

Shrimp Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring succulent shrimp, vegetables, and bouncy yakisoba noodles tossed in a sweet-savory sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined About 20 large shrimp.
  • 400 grams yakisoba noodles Fresh or steamed.
  • 200 grams cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned About 80 grams.
  • 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced About 100 grams.
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced About 80 grams.
  • 100 grams bean sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment

  • 1 large nonstick skillet or wok
  • 1 medium pot for noodles, if needed
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef’s knife
  • 1 small bowl for sauce
  • 1 tongs or chopsticks

Method
 

  1. Prepare the yakisoba sauce by combining Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. If using refrigerated yakisoba noodles, separate them and loosen under warm water. Drain well.
  3. Prep all vegetables and shrimp as listed in the ingredients.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until just opaque and pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add onion and carrot, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cabbage and green bell pepper, continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  6. Add yakisoba noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together. Pour the yakisoba sauce over the noodles and toss well to coat.
  7. Return the shrimp to the skillet, add bean sprouts, and stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to serving plates.
  9. Garnish with aonori, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds as desired.

Notes

If you can’t find yakisoba noodles, use fresh chow mein or even thick ramen noodles. Do not overcook the shrimp; they turn rubbery if cooked for too long. For extra flavor, add a few drops of sesame oil at the end.
This is a flexible recipe—feel free to substitute vegetables based on availability. Serve immediately for the best texture.