Shrimp & Teriyaki Steak Noodles

Creating a dish that combines shrimp, teriyaki steak, and noodles with Asian flavors sounds delicious! Here’s a recipe for Shrimp & Teriyaki Steak Noodles:

Ingredients:

For the Teriyaki Steak:

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons sake (or dry white wine)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Noodles:

• 8 oz (about 225g) udon or rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Vegetables:

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snow peas, ends trimmed
• 4 green onions, sliced

Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• Chopped cilantro or green onions

Instructions:

For the Teriyaki Steak:

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki marinade.
2. Place the sliced steak in a shallow dish and pour half of the teriyaki marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the pan and set aside.

For the Shrimp:

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
2. Toss the shrimp in the marinade.
3. In the same pan used for the steak, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.

For the Noodles:

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Toss the cooked noodles with sesame oil to prevent sticking.

Assembling the Dish:

1. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and stir-fry the sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and snow peas until slightly tender.
2. Add the cooked noodles to the pan, followed by the cooked teriyaki steak and shrimp.
3. Pour the remaining teriyaki marinade over the noodles and toss everything together until well combined.
4. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro or additional green onions.

This Shrimp & Teriyaki Steak Noodles dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal with a perfect blend of Asian-inspired tastes. Adjust the spice level and ingredients to suit your preferences!