This shrimp yakisoba recipe is not only quick and easy but it defintely hit the spot! Yakisoba is a classic noodle dish that is made with wheat flour noodles. In this recipe, I’ll be using shrimp for this recipe, but you can use chicken strips or beef slices for a hearty twist. If you’re a vegan, tofu or tempeh can be fantastic options.
Shrimp yakisoba is a perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner. Let’s get cooking
What you need
Main Ingredients
- Yakisoba noodles
- Shrimp
- Asparagus
- Mushroom
Sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- black pepper
Garnishing
- Sesame seed
- Green onion
How to Make Shrimp Yakisoba
- Cook the yakisoba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a bit of olive oil and sauté the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed, and sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown and tender. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Now, add the asparagus to the skillet with a olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté until they are tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Once all the main ingredients are cooked separately, return the skillet to medium-high heat. Saute garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles, followed by the cooked shrimp, mushrooms, and asparagus, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cooking wine, sugar, and black pepper.
- Continue stir-frying until everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the shrimp yakisoba to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Spice up your yakisoba with chili sauce
If you’d like to add a little heat to your shrimp yakisoba, you can definitely try adding chili paste or sriracha sauce. Both chili garlic and sriracha sauce is a popular hot sauce that have a moderate level of heat.
Add your sauce as garnishing, start with a small amount and add more to taste, as both chili paste and sriracha can be quite spicy for those with low tolerance to spicy food.
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What is the difference between chow mein and yakisoba?
Yakisoba is a Japanese noodle dish that is made with wheat flour noodles. The sauce for stir-fried yakisoba sauce is made with ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, and sake.
On the other hand, chow mein is a Chinese noodle dish that is made with either wheat flour or egg noodles and is typically stir-fried with vegetables and protein. It is usually flavored with soy sauce-based sauce.
Overall, yakisoba and chow mein are similar in that they are both stir-fried noodle dishes, but they have some distinct differences in the types of noodles used and the flavors of the sauces.
FAQs
What are other proteins to use for yakisoba noodles?
You can use any type of protein you’d like in this recipe. Some options include chicken, pork, tofu, or even beef. Just be sure to cook the protein according to your preferred method before adding it to the pan.
What are other vegetables to use in shrimp yakisoba?
You can add any vegetables you’d like to this recipe. Some options include bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or even bok choy. Be sure to not overcook the vegetables that gets tender quicker than the others.
Shrimp Yakisoba
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Yakisoba noodles
- Shrimp
- Asparagus
- Mushroom
Sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- black pepper
Garnishing
- Sesame seed
- Green onion
Instructions
- Cook the yakisoba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil and sauté the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown and tender. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Now, add the asparagus to the skillet with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté until they are tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Once all the main ingredients are cooked separately, return the skillet to medium-high heat. Saute garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles, followed by the cooked shrimp, mushrooms, and asparagus, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cooking wine, sugar, and black pepper.
- Continue stir-frying until everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the shrimp yakisoba to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
