The meal is perfect for busy days when you crave comfort food with minimal effort. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious noodle dish that hits the spot. The chewy udon noodles are coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a kick of Korean chilli paste, bringing the flavours to the next level!
In this post: Everything you need to know about Easy Creamy Gochujang Shrimp Udon
- Video
- Ingredients
- How to make
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Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 blocks frozen udon
- 1 ½ tbsp Gochujang ( Korean Chilli paste )
- 2 tsp Gochugaru ( Korean Chilli powder)
- 1 tbsp garlic
- ⅔ cup cream
- ¼ cup of udon water
- 1 tsp soy
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Toppings: - Green onion
- Cilantro
- Shredded cheese
Seasoning the shrimp:
- 6 – 8 shrimp peeled and deveined and pat dry
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
How to make:
Here we go!
Direction:
- In a medium pan, melt the butter and add garlic and the shrimp. Seasoning the shrimp, and cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon according to the package instructions. Reserve some of the udon water before draining, then set the noodles aside.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the pan. In the same pan over medium heat, add oil and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Next, add in the gochujang paste
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the cream and reserved udon water. Stir well, add soy sauce and sugar, and let it simmer for 1 minute, then add the udon noodles.
- Toss the noodles in the sauce until they are fully coated.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan and toss everything together for about 30 seconds.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Enjoy your flavourful, spicy udon noodles!
Creamy Gochujang Shrimp Udon
This meal is perfect for busy days when you crave comfort food with minimal effort. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious noodle dish that hits the spot. The chewy udon noodles are coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a kick of Korean chilli paste, bringing the flavours to the next level!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 blocks frozen udon
- 1 1/2 tbsp Gochujang ( Korean Chilli paste )
- 2 tsp Gochugaru ( Korean Chilli powder)
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 2/3 cup cream
- 1/4 cup udon water
- 1 tsp soy
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Shrimp Seasoning
- 6-8 shrimp peeled, deveined and pat dry
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Toppings
- Green Onion
- Cilantro
- Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- In a medium pan, melt the butter and add garlic and the shrimp. Seasoning the shrimp, and cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon according to the package instructions. Reserve some of the udon water before draining, then set the noodles aside.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the pan. In the same pan over medium heat, add oil and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Next, add in the gochujang paste
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the cream and reserved udon water. Stir well and let it simmer for 1 minute, then add the udon noodles.
- Toss the noodles in the sauce until they are fully coated.
- Add the shrimp back into the pan and toss everything together for about 30 seconds
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Enjoy your flavorful, spicy udon noodles!
