Shrimp Lo Mein
Make Shrimp Lo Mein at home in just 20 minutes! Juicy shrimp, crisp veggies, and noodles coated in a delicious savory sauce.
Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
- Wok - Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel (14 Inch, Round Bottom) or large skillet
- wok spatula or tongs
- colander
Ingredients
Lo Mein
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 12 ounces medium shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 green onions halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and sear 2-3 minutes total, until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook aromatics and veggies: Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add bell pepper and carrots and cook until slightly softened.
- Combine: Return noodles, shrimp, and sauce to the pan. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through. Add green onion, toss, and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
♨️ REHEATING: Microwave: Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Skillet: Reheat over medium heat with a splash of water or soy sauce.
Air fryer: Place in foil and heat at 350°F for 4-5 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING: Not recommended, as noodles and vegetables lose their texture.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Prep all ingredients before cooking. Stir-frying moves quickly.
Use high heat to keep vegetables crisp-tender.
Swap shrimp with chicken, beef, or tofu if desired.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Oven: Roast shrimp and vegetables at 425°F for 8-10 minutes, then toss with cooked noodles and sauce.
Stovetop skillet: Works similarly to a wok but may require additional stirring.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Use leftovers as a base for stir-fry fried rice.
Add broth to turn into a quick noodle soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4992IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
