Skip the takeout menu and make this shrimp lo mein instead. Juicy shrimp, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables all get tossed together in a savory garlic soy sauce, ready in just 25 minutes. It’s fast, flavorful, and easily customizable with whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Faster than delivery. Ready in 25 minutes, start to finish.
- Loaded with vegetables. Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and snap peas add color and crunch throughout.
- That savory sauce. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin combine for a rich, takeout-style flavor.
- One skillet, easy cleanup. Everything comes together in the same pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup snap peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
How to Make Quick Shrimp Lo Mein
1. Cook the noodles. Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
3. Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.
4. Stir-fry the vegetables. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add the onion, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Toss everything together. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over everything.
6. Finish the lo mein. Toss well until the noodles, shrimp, and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Tips for the Best Shrimp Lo Mein
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. One to two minutes per side is plenty; they’ll turn rubbery if left too long in the pan.
- Keep the vegetables crisp-tender. Pulling them from the heat while they still have some bite keeps the texture interesting.
- Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking. Stir-fries move fast, so having everything chopped and ready makes the process smooth.
- Toss thoroughly at the end. Making sure the sauce coats every noodle and piece of shrimp gives the best flavor in every bite.
What to Serve with Shrimp Lo Mein
This dish is a complete meal on its own, but a side of spring rolls or a simple cucumber salad rounds out the meal nicely if you want to make it feel like a full takeout-style spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different protein?
Yes, chicken, beef, or tofu can all be swapped in for the shrimp using the same cooking method.
Can I use different vegetables?
Absolutely. Bell peppers, cabbage, or bok choy would all work well in place of or alongside the vegetables listed.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free noodles and tamari in place of soy sauce, and double-check that your oyster and hoisin sauces are gluten-free as well.
Quick Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the onion, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over everything.
- Toss well until the noodles, shrimp, and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through. Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
