Description
You can become skilled at making shrimp lo mein at home. This quick and satisfying dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare. The recipe brings together tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and bouncy egg noodles in a perfectly balanced sauce.
You can make restaurant-quality shrimp lo mein at home with this simple recipe. Juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and egg noodles blend perfectly in a savory-sweet sauce. The simple ingredients come together to create a delicious meal that’s better than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces egg noodles or lo mein noodles
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Mixed vegetables (altogether 4 cups):
- 3/4 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup onion slices
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- A large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, usually 4-5 minutes.
- The sauce comes together by mixing water, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and ground ginger in a small bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. The shrimp should cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Set the shrimp aside after removing them. Cook just until pink to avoid overcooking, as they’ll finish later.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. The vegetables need about 5 minutes to become slightly tender.
- Add the prepared sauce to the vegetables and stir continuously until it thickens slightly.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan and cook for another minute.
- Mix in the drained noodles and toss until the sauce coats everything evenly.
Notes
- The noodles’ starchiness helps the sauce stick better, so skip rinsing them after cooking.
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp – just thaw frozen ones under cold water.
- Medium-sized shrimp give the best results.
- Double the sauce recipe if you like more coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American