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Creamy Shrimp Gochujang Udon

This creamy garlic shrimp udon is the perfect weeknight comfort dish. Chewy udon noodles are tossed in a rich, savory sauce made with butter, garlic, soy sauce, and gochujang, then finished with tender shrimp and a splash of cream. It’s quick, cozy, and packed with bold umami flavor—restaurant-worthy but easy enough to make at home.
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Ingredients

  • Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Udon noodles
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup reserved udon cooking water
  • Fresh or dried parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, and heavy cream until smooth.
  • Add udon noodles and reserved cooking water. Toss until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
  • Return shrimp to the pan and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm.