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Shrimp Lo Mein

Delicious Shrimp Lo Mein: Your 30-Minute Dinner Solution

This homemade Shrimp Lo Mein combines savory flavors and fresh ingredients in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles Fresh is best; substitute with thick spaghetti or linguine if necessary.
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Provides a salty flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Enhances depth and color.
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Can be replaced with dry sherry.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Adds a rich, sweet note.
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar Balances the saltiness.
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses a nutty aroma.
  • 1 tsp Ground White Pepper Offers mild heat.
Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Scallions Slice finely for best distribution.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Provides color.
  • 1 cup Snow Peas
  • 1 cup Water Chestnuts
  • 1 cup Bamboo Shoots
Protein
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp (26/30 count) Peeled and deveined.
Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 in Grated Fresh Ginger
  • 1 cup Mung Bean Sprouts Adds crunch.
Optional Toppings
  • Extra Soy Sauce
  • Chili Oil
  • Rice Vinegar

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • wok or large skillet
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lo mein noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, and ground white pepper. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  3. Prep vegetables; slice scallions thinly. Chop dark green tops for garnish.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet. Sauté carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots for about 2 minutes.
  5. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and raw shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Lower heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil with minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  7. Return cooked vegetables, shrimp, lo mein noodles, and mung bean sprouts to the pan, tossing until well mixed and heated through.
  8. Pour the sauce around the edges of the pan, mixing everything together and cook until hot, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with remaining green scallion tops and optional condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning as desired while serving.

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