Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

This easy shrimp lo mein recipe combines a mix of juicy shrimp, tender vegetables, and noodles mixed in a flavorful lo mein sauce. Plus, it's super quick and easy to make too, giving you a tasty meal for any night of the week. That said, we all know shrimp lo mein is a take-out classic, but this recipe will make you only want to cook it at home from now on.

As almost anyone will tell you, shrimp lo mein is one of the most common take-out dishes ordered from Chinese restaurants and for a good reason.  But, instead of ordering shrimp lo mein from your favorite Chinese restaurant, what if you could make one at home that was as - or more - delicious than that one? Well, now, with today's recipe, you can! 

What Is Shrimp Lo Mein?

Shrimp lo mein is a Chinese stir fry dish that is made with a combination of noodles and veggies all covered in a stir fry sauce. Lo mein can also be made with other proteins such as chicken, pork, beef, tofu. It can also be made with a variety of different vegetables, such as cabbage, snow peas, bok choy, and broccoli.

Stir fry ingredients:

• Noodles- I used stir fry noodles. Chinese egg noodles, fettuccini, or linguini make good substitutes. 
• Vegetable or olive oil
• Shrimp- peeled and deveined.
• Cabbage- sliced or shredded.
• Red bell pepper- you can use any color of pepper or a mix of red, green, and yellow.
• Carrots- sliced thinly.
• Garlic- two cloves minced.

Stir fry sauce ingredients:

• Soy sauce- or dark soy sauce.
• Hoisin sauce
• Dried ginger
• Dried garlic (garlic powder)
• Brown sugar- for a touch of sweetness to give the sauce an amazing.
• Sesame oil

By the way, if you love shrimp and noodles, you'll want to check out this shrimp pasta next!

Step 1: Prep Work

First-things-first, we'll want to make the sauce. So, to do that, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Then, set it aside so it is ready to go when the stir fry is done.  

Now, once the sauce is ready, it's time to cook the dried lo mein noodles. Depending on what noodles you use, the cooking instructions will change, so cook them according to the directions on the package. Then, when the noodles are good to go, you can set them aside and start stir-frying.

Step 2: Cook The Shrimp

Ok, so you'll want to start this step off by heating the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and cook them in the oiled pan for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set them aside. By the way, although this doesn't seem like much cooking time, it is essential not to overcook the shrimp, as it will get chewy and acquire an unpleasant texture.

In the same frying pan you cooked the shrimp in, add in the cabbage, pepper, and carrots and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the vegetables soften. Also, feel free to add a bit more oil to the pan at this point as well, if needed. Then add in the garlic and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant. 

Step 4: Combine and Serve

Put the shrimp into the pan with the vegetables. Mix all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl, then pour the sauce over the veggies. Cook for a few minutes while stirring, then toss in the noodles and combine everything. Top with sesame seeds, serve hot, and dig in! 

Transfer any leftover shrimp lo mein to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To keep it for longer, store it in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Then, to reheat it, my favorite way is to put the leftovers in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Warm for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired temperature. I like to heat it for about 10 minutes to give the noodles a crispy texture similar to my pan fried noodles

MORE EASY SHRIMP RECIPES TO TRY

If you like shrimp recipes that are easy and delicious, you have to make these too:

• General Tso Shrimp
• Blackened Shrimp
• Firecracker Shrimp
• Shrimp casserole
• Shrimp soup

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