Description
Shrimp Lo Mein is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese-American restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender shrimp tossed with fresh vegetables and savory sauces, all combined with perfectly cooked lo mein noodles. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this Shrimp Lo Mein will impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- pinch ground white pepper
- 6 scallions
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts (drained)
- 8 ounce can bamboo shoots (rinsed and drained)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (26/30 peeled, deveined, tail on or off)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts
- extra soy sauce, chili oil, and/or rice vinegar (for serving optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by boiling them in water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing apple vinegar, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl.
- In a wok, heat vegetable oil and sauté garlic and ginger before adding vegetables; stir-fry until tender yet crisp.
- Move veggies aside, add shrimp to the wok, cooking until pink and opaque.
- Combine everything by adding the noodles and sauce; toss thoroughly for two minutes.
- Serve topped with mung bean sprouts and optional sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg