Description
This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish loaded with tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines chewy lo mein noodles with crunchy snap peas, bell peppers, and napa cabbage, all tossed together in a rich oyster-soy sauce blend with a hint of sesame oil.
Ingredients
For the Lo Mein
- ¾ pound fresh lo mein noodles (or fresh egg noodles)
- 12 ounces extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or large shrimp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for skillet
Vegetables
- ½ a yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly julienned carrots
- 1 cup fresh snap peas
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
- 2 scallions, diagonally sliced (plus more for garnish)
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with chicken stock. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, then whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the fresh lo mein noodles according to package instructions, approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a few drizzles of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add about 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over high heat. Add onions, carrots, snap peas, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add Aromatics and Cabbage: Add a few more drizzles of oil, then sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add napa cabbage and stir-fry an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Return the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss to break apart. Whisk the sauce again, then drizzle it over the noodles. Toss continuously until noodles are evenly coated and warmed through.
- Combine Shrimp and Scallions: Add the cooked shrimp and sliced scallions back into the skillet. Toss gently to combine everything. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with extra scallions before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lo mein noodles can be substituted with fresh egg noodles or thin spaghetti in a pinch.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy for variation.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to your taste preference by adding more oyster sauce for saltiness or sugar for sweetness.
- Cooking over high heat ensures a good stir-fry texture and flavor.
