20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein
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20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein
Description
This lo mein recipe begins by boiling noodles until tender. The sauce combines lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, grated fresh ginger, and a small amount of sesame oil providing a balance of sweet, sour, and mild heat. The shrimp is cooked briefly in sesame oil to retain its firmness and natural sweetness. Separately scrambled eggs are incorporated for richness and a delicate texture contrast.
Frozen broccoli florets and red bell pepper strips are stir-fried at high heat, preserving their crispness and color. Garlic and red pepper flakes add aromatic pungency and a hint of spiciness. Finally, everything is combined to evenly coat noodles with sauce and distribute the ingredients.
The resulting dish is a quick, vibrant noodle stir-fry with a balance of flavors and textures, suitable as a nutritious dinner or lunch. Adding sesame seeds at the end provides a crunchy element if desired.
Ingredients
- lo mein noodles 8 oz package; ethnic foods section
- lime juice juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
- 2 Teaspoons ginger fresh grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 egg large, lightly beaten
- 1/2 pound Shrimp medium, peeled
- 2 cups broccoli florets frozen, not thawed
- 1 cup red bell pepper frozen strips, not thawed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste; if needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add in the lo mein noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, or according to package instructions.
While you wait for the water to boil, prepare your sauce:
- In a small bowl combine the lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil; whisk well to combine. Set aside until needed.
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, then pour in the beaten eggs. Stir gently and cook for about 3 minutes. Once the egg is done cooking, keep the pan on the burner but transfer eggs to a small plate; set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add in shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or just until firm and pink. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean plate; set aside. Add the broccoli and red pepper strips to the pan, increase heat to high, and add in the remaining sesame oil; stir fry until just charred; about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant.
- Add drained noodles to the skillet along with the cooked egg, shrimp, and prepared sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir well, making sure all ingredients are coated with the sauce. Cook for a minute or so, just to ensure all ingredients have been warmed. Serve at once.
Notes
- Adding sesame seeds at the end adds a contrasting crunch to the lo mein.
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