Description
Delightful homemade shrimp lo mein delivers authentic Chinese noodle magic straight from your kitchen. Succulent shrimp, tender vegetables, and savory sauce create a quick, satisfying meal anyone can master.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Proteins & Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium-sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (50 grams) green onion, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
Sauce & Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Submerge lo mein noodles in boiling water, following package instructions. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet or wok at medium temperature (around 350°F).
- Sauté sliced carrots for approximately 2 minutes until slightly softened. Relocate vegetables to one side of the pan.
- Introduce raw shrimp to the cleared pan section, cooking for 3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and appear slightly curled.
- Gently integrate cooked carrots and shrimp, ensuring even distribution throughout the pan.
- Sprinkle minced garlic across the mixture, followed by a generous splash of soy sauce and teriyaki sauce.
- Incorporate sliced green onions and prepared noodles into the skillet. Optional: Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Continuously stir and toss ingredients for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and noodles to absorb the sauces.
- Remove skillet from heat source and garnish with additional fresh green onion slices for a crisp, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your lo mein.
- Quickly stir-fry ingredients to maintain their crispness and prevent overcooking, which can make shrimp tough and rubbery.
- Substitute gluten-free soy sauce and noodles for a celiac-friendly version of this dish.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure a smooth, fast-paced stir-frying process and prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg