Spicy & Sweet Seafood Stir-Fried Udon: A Special Meal at Home
Experience the perfect blend of abundant seafood and delicious sauce with this super easy Seafood Stir-Fried Udon recipe!
Despite a busy morning, I prepared a delightful dinner for my partner with this homemade Seafood Stir-Fried Udon. This dish features fresh seafood, chewy udon noodles, and a special spicy-sweet sauce that awakens the appetite. If you’re looking for a special and satisfying meal at home, try making it now!
Key Ingredients
- 200g mixed seafood (frozen or fresh seafood mix)
- 2 servings udon noodles
- 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
- Cooking oil, for stir-frying
- 1 Tbsp cooking sake or mirin (to remove seafood odor)
- A handful of green onions, diagonally sliced (for garnish)
Spicy & Sweet Sauce
- 2 Tbsp red chili powder (gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp red chili powder (gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To enhance freshness and completely eliminate any seafood odor, place the mixed seafood in a bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of cooking sake (or mirin) and gently mix. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes. This step effectively removes any fishy smell.
Step 2
Wash and peel the 1/4 onion. Slice it thinly into strips, which will look appealing and provide a good texture when stir-fried.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp red chili powder, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp oyster sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well with a spoon to create the delicious sauce. Having the sauce pre-mixed makes cooking much smoother.
Step 4
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the 2 servings of udon noodles and cook for just about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become mushy. Immediately drain the noodles in a colander, ensuring all excess water is removed.
Step 5
Heat a large, deep pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the sliced onions and stir-fry until they become translucent. Sautéing the onions thoroughly brings out their sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 6
Once the onions are softened, add the drained seafood to the pan and stir-fry together. As the seafood begins to cook, pour in all the prepared sauce and stir-fry until the ingredients are well coated.
Step 7
After ensuring the seafood is fully cooked, add the udon noodles to the pan. Stir-fry quickly to ensure the sauce evenly coats the noodles. The key is to stir-fry for less than a minute to prevent the noodles from breaking apart.
Step 8
Finally, add the handful of diagonally sliced green onions and give it a final quick toss. Your delicious Seafood Stir-Fried Udon is ready! Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful meal.
