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Gochujang-Miso Udon Carbonara with Shrimp

Gochujang-Miso Udon Carbonara with Shrimp

plus Sesame Cucumbers
Sara Heilman
Sara HeilmanUpdated on September 16, 2026
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Calories
760 kcal
Protein
42g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Shellfish
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Milk

This Korean-Italian fusion dish combines chewy udon noodles with a silky carbonara sauce made from eggs, gochujang aioli, and miso, finished with grated Parmesan for richness. Seared shrimp and a drizzle of Sriracha top each bowl, while cool sesame cucumbers on the side offer a crisp, refreshing contrast to the savory, spicy noodles.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit

Eggs

(Contains: Eggs)

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

1 teaspoon

Korean Chili Flakes

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 tablespoon

Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame)

3 unit

Miso Sauce Concentrate

(Contains: Soy)

12 ounce

Udon Noodles

(Contains: Wheat)

2 unit

Parmesan Cheese Block

(Contains: Milk)

2 clove

Garlic

2 unit

Scallions

2 unit

Gochujang Aioli

(Contains: Eggs, Soy, Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

per serving
Calories760 kcal
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate76 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein42 g
Cholesterol430 mg
Sodium2320 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Prep & Season Cucumber
1
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice into ¼-inch-thick half-moons; place in a medium bowl. Add sesame seeds and a small pinch of salt; toss to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.

  • Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and thinly slice garlic.

Cook Shrimp
2
  • Rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat very dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; transfer shrimp to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Prep Carbonara Sauce
3
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, gochujang aioli, miso sauce concentrates, and half the chili flakes.

  • Using the medium holes of a box grater or a microplane, grate Parmesan into bowl with carbonara sauce. Whisk to combine.

Cook Noodles
4
  • Once water is boiling, add udon noodles to pot. Cook until tender, stirring to gently break apart, 1-2 minutes. 
  • Reserve ½ cup noodle cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
Start Carbonara
5
  • Heat pan used for shrimp over medium-low heat. Add scallion whites and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 15-30 seconds.

  • Add drained noodles to pan; stir to combine.

Finish Carbonara
6
  • Stir carbonara sauce into pan with noodles. Continue to stir vigorously until combined.
  • Stir in ¼ cup reserved noodle cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) until combined.
  • Add remaining reserved noodle cooking water; stir until sauce is creamy and has thickened, 10-20 seconds more. TIP: Depending on how coarsely or finely your Parmesan was grated, your sauce may appear slightly lumpy. This is OK, and it will not taste gritty!
Finish & Serve
7
  • Divide udon carbonara between bowls. Garnish with scallion greens and shrimp. Season with remaining chili flakes and Sriracha to taste. Serve with sesame cucumber on the side.

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