Cherry Blossom Coconut Udon with Miso-Lime Shrimp
A delicate Japanese-inspired fusion dish combining silky udon noodles in a light coconut-lime broth with caramelized miso-glazed shrimp. Finished with floral notes, fresh herbs, and vibrant vegetables, this dish is elegant, refreshing, and perfect for a refined dinner.
🛒Ingredients
- 1200 g udon noodles
- 2250 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 31 tbsp white miso paste
- 41 tbsp soy sauce
- 51 tbsp honey
- 61 tsp sesame oil
- 7200 ml coconut milk
- 81 tbsp lime juice
- 91 tsp lime zest
- 101 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 111 garlic clove, minced
- 121/2 cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons
- 134 radishes, thinly sliced
- 141 small avocado, diced
- 151 tbsp vegetable oil
- 161 tsp cornstarch (optional, for glaze thickening)
- 171 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or shiso
- 181 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 19Edible flowers for garnish (optional)
- 20Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳Instructions
Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse briefly under warm water to remove excess starch.
💡Tip: Do not overcook the noodles; they should remain slightly chewy.
Prepare the miso glaze by mixing miso paste, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and a small splash of water until smooth.
💡Tip: Adjust sweetness or saltiness by adding more honey or soy sauce.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Add the miso glaze and toss until the shrimp are coated and slightly caramelized.
💡Tip: Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
In a separate pan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, and garlic. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to create a light aromatic sauce.
💡Tip: Keep heat low to prevent the coconut milk from separating.
Add the cooked udon noodles to the coconut sauce and toss gently until fully coated.
💡Tip: Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Use a vegetable peeler to create long cucumber ribbons and slice the avocado into thin curved slices resembling petals.
Plate the noodles in a soft nest shape, top with miso-glazed shrimp, and arrange cucumber ribbons, radish slices, and avocado around the dish. Garnish with herbs, sesame seeds, and edible flowers.
💡Tip: Take time with plating for a refined, restaurant-style presentation.
📊Nutritional Information
Approximately 520 calories per serving
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