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Easy Shrimp Lo Mein is a quick and delicious stir fry loaded with tender shrimp, vegetables and a flavorful stir fry sauce. Shrimp noodles are ideal for a quick lunch or dinner and can be customized with your favorite protein. Lo Mein with shrimp is succulent and juicy, but substitute chicken, beef, tofu or simply stick with the veggies.
Shrimp Lo Mein is a well-loved take-out staple. Making these tasty shrimp noodles at home is so easy and affordable. Lo Mein with shrimp can be customized with the vegetables and protein you have on hand and ingredients in your pantry. It’s the perfect recipe to have on hand when you are in a hurry or don’t know what to cook. Your whole family will love this easy Shrimp Lo Mein.
If you love Lo Mein, try my Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles, Easy Chicken Lo Mein or Easy Beef Lo Mein Recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Lo Mein with Shrimp
- It comes together quickly. Except for the noodles, this recipe is made in one skillet and comes together in under 30 minutes.
- It’s customizable. Substitute the shrimp and veggies for the ingredients you have on hand.
- It’s a classic favorite. Shrimp lo mein is a traditional Asian restaurant take-out favorite, and making it at home is simple and affordable.
Shrimp Lo Mein Ingredients
For stir fry
- Noodles: cook dry Lo mein noodles according to the package directions,or substitute them with rice noodles, ramen or vermicelli.
- Shrimp: select large shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, thaw in advance.
- Seasoning: season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- Cooking Oil: use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil for cooking shrimp and vegetables.
- Aromatics: use grated ginger and garlic to bring that traditional Asian flavor to this dish.
- Vegetables: stir fry red bell pepper, sliced carrot, fresh snow peas and water chestnuts.
For sauce
- Soy Sauce: use a dark soy sauce, substituting low sodium soy sauce, tamari or liquid aminos if desired.
- Oyster sauce: This thick, dark sauce is sweet and salty with a slight fish flavor.
- Brown Sugar: add for a touch of sweetness. Adjust the amount if you prefer a sauce that is less sweet.
- Sesame Oil: This nutty oil adds flavor and aroma to the dish.
- Black Pepper: season to taste.
- Garnish: sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions to garnish.
How To Make Shrimp Lo Mein
- Prepare the equipment. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
- Cook the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet on medium flame, and add a tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is heated, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and oblique. Once done, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set it aside.
- Saute the vegetables. To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and add the vegetables to saute, ginger, garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, snow peas, and water chestnuts until the vegetables are softened for 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce; soy sauce, Oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Mix the lo mein. Pour the prepared sauce over the skillet along with the cooked shrimp. Cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the cooked noodles and toss until everything comes together.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish the shrimp lo mein with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve while it’s still warm.
Tips To Make Chinese Shrimp Noodles
- Precook the noodles according to the package directions. If using frozen shrimp, thaw before cooking.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- The shrimp don’t need to cook all the way through when sauteing as they will finish cooking when added to the sauce.
- Reduce the brown sugar for a less sweet sauce.
- Substitute the protein and vegetables with what you have on hand.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Add a little excitement and top your lo mein with chopped peanuts, bean sprouts, red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lo mein is an Asian dish made with boiled or steamed noodles, vegetables, protein and a savory, slightly sweet sauce. It is similar to chow mein except that chow mein is typically made with fried noodles.
Frozen raw shrimp is easy to keep on hand. If you use frozen shrimp for this easy lo mein, you will want to thaw it completely before cooking. Shrimp should be thawed overnight in the fridge. You can also soak it in ice water for 20 minutes or until the shrimp has thawed.
Lo mein noodles are easy to find in the Asian sections of most grocery stores and Asian markets. If you cannot find authentic lo mein noodles, you can substitute them with rice noodles, ramen, vermicelli, or spaghetti.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove. You can also enjoy the leftovers cold.
We don’t recommend freezing leftover shrimp lo mein. The shrimp can become rubbery, and the noodles become mushy. Additionally, some vegetables don’t stand up well to freezing.
Shrimp lo mein is a complete meal. If you wish to add some sides or appetizers, try my Roasted Garlic Butter Mushrooms, Shrimp Sushi Stack, or Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Bites.
More Asian Recipes
- Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken
- Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli
- Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry
- Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
For stir fry
- 8 oz dry Lo mein noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh snow peas
- ½ cup water chestnuts, drained
For sauce
- ½ cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet on medium flame, and add a tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is heated, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and oblique.
- Once done, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set it aside.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and add the vegetables to saute, ginger, garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, snow peas, and water chestnuts until the vegetables are softened for 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce; soy sauce, Oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the skillet along with the cooked shrimp. Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and toss until everything comes together
- Garnish the shrimp lo mein with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve while it’s still warm.
Notes
- Precook the noodles according to the package directions. If using frozen shrimp, thaw before cooking.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- The shrimp don’t need to cook all the way through when sauteing as they will finish cooking when added to the sauce.
- Reduce the brown sugar for a less sweet sauce.
- Substitute the protein and vegetables with what you have on hand.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Add a little excitement and top your lo mein with chopped peanuts, bean sprouts, red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
