Prawn Scampi Udon Noodle Soup Recipe
This twist on traditional prawn scampi blends the classic garlic-butter flavours with hearty udon noodles in a warming broth. Infused with lemon and herbs, this quick and comforting soup offers a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine, perfect for when you’re craving something rich yet light.
Ingredients:
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 350g udon noodles
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes
- ½ cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions:
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1 Prepare the broth and noodles
In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a simmer. Add lemon juice, white wine, and a pinch of salt. Cook the udon noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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2 Sauté the prawns
In a pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add prawns and red chilli flakes, cooking until prawns turn pink. Season with salt and pepper.
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3 Assemble the soup
Place the cooked udon noodles in bowls. Pour the simmering broth over the noodles, then top with the garlic-butter prawns. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest. Serve hot.