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Shrimp Lo Mein topped with sliced limes, in a blue porcelain bowl
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Shrimp Lo Mein

Whip up your favorite Asian dish with this twenty-minutes-or-less, one-pan Shrimp Lo Mein recipe. You'll never need takeout again!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword How Do I make Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe, How To Make Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe, Shrimp Lo Mein, Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 437kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Noodles:

  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles

Sauce:

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cups low sodium soy sauce
  • pinch 5 spice
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • heavy pinch sugar

Lo Mein:

  • canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup green onions sliced on the diagonal into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 pound small Sshrimp Peeled and Deveined
  • 1/2 of a large shallot thinly slice into half moons
  • 1 cup mushrooms thinly slice
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1 cup napa cabbage thinly slice
  • 10-15 snow peas trimmed and thinly slice
  • 1/2 red bell pepper julienned
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • In a wok or large skillet with fairly high sides, add 1 Tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer add half the ginger, half the garlic, and half the green onions. Cook for 30 seconds then add the shrimp and cook just until the shrimp turn pink. Remove onion mixture and shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer add the remaining ginger, garlic and green onions. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the shallots, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, snow peas, and red pepper and cook until the veggies begin to soften and brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until completely dissolved.  Mix into the sauce ingredients.
  •  Add sauce to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked noodles and the shrimp mixture back to the skillet and toss well. Squeeze the fresh lime over the lo mein, toss, adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 3669mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3195IU | Vitamin C: 48.7mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3.6mg