Shrimp Lo Mein
A classic Chinese-American noodle dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and chewy egg noodles tossed in a savory umami sauce - ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Components:
- 8 oz (225g) lo mein or egg noodles
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cabbage)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside.Whisk all sauce ingredients together.Heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Cook shrimp 2 mins per side. Remove.In same wok, add remaining oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and vegetables 3-4 mins.Add noodles, shrimp, and sauce. Toss 2 mins until heated through.Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use chicken or tofu instead of shrimp
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari and GF noodles
- Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated (noodles may dry out)