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Quick Shrimp Lo Mein-

Quick Shrimp Lo Mein

This quick shrimp lo mein combines juicy shrimp, tender noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic soy sauce in one fast skillet meal. Ready in 25 minutes, it is an easy takeout-style dinner for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Calories: 525
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the sauce over everything.
  6. Toss well until the noodles, shrimp, and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through. Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Cook the noodles only until just tender so they do not become too soft when tossed with the sauce.
Cook the shrimp briefly, just until pink and tender, then remove them before stir-frying the vegetables.
Keep the vegetables crisp-tender for the best texture.
The red pepper flakes are optional and can be omitted for a milder dish.
Lo mein noodles or spaghetti may be used depending on availability.