Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

Today's shrimp lo mein recipe showcases juicy shrimp, thick soft egg noodles, and crispy veggies, all nicely presented on the plate. The characteristic flavors of Chinese cuisine are recreated in a quick and simple way. It's easy to make, prep-ahead, and customize to your liking.

cook TIME 15 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 25 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Chinese

Keyword: how to make shrimp lo mein, shrimp lo mein, shrimp lo mein recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 486 kcal

Ingredients (19)

10 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, equals 20 oz whole
14 oz cooked egg noodles equals 7 oz dry
2 oz green bell peppers julienned
2 oz red bell peppers julienned
4 oz white mushrooms sliced
2 oz carrots julienned
4 oz yellow onions sliced
1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp canola oil
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp garlic minced
2 tbsp scallions chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the sauce: Combine 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well and set aside.

Heat 2 1/2 tbsp canola oil over medium heat in a skillet. Sauté 1 tbsp minced garlic for 30 seconds.

Add 10 oz peeled and deveined raw shrimp and cook until it turns pink (about 2 minutes).

Add 4 oz sliced white mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add 4 oz sliced yellow onions and give them a quick stir.

Add 2 oz carrots, 2 oz red bell peppers, and 2 oz green bell peppers. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes.

Add 14 oz cooked egg noodles. Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes.

Turn off the heat then pour the sauce into the skillet. Toss to make sure everything is well-coated with the sauce.

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Portion out and serve hot.

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