Description
Shrimp Lo Mein is a classic takeout favorite that you can easily make at home in less than 30 minutes. With tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and noodles tossed in a flavorful sweet and savory sauce, this recipe is quick, healthy, and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a dish that the whole family will enjoy without the need for takeout.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces egg noodles (dry uncooked), or ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets), or 8 ounces fresh egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 4 cups coleslaw mix or finely sliced cabbage
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well but do not rinse.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes until just pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add a little more oil if needed, then stir-fry coleslaw mix and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Add cooked noodles and toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
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- Serve Shrimp Lo Mein immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or a drizzle of extra sesame oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of soy sauce or water to loosen the noodles.
- Avoid freezing as the noodles and vegetables may lose their texture.