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20-Minute Spicy Sriracha Shrimp and Zucchini Lo Mein
4.8 from 18 votes

20-Minute Spicy Sriracha Shrimp and Zucchini Lo Mein

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • lo mein noodles 8 oz package; ethnic foods section
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 pound Shrimp peeled
  • 1 zucchini medium; cut in half vertically then into half moon shapes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
  • 2 egg large, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated, optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
  • 3 green onions sliced thinly
  • salt to taste; if needed

Instructions

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  1. Begin a large pot of salted water to boil. Once the water reaches a full boil, add the noodles and cook according to the package directions (about 4-5 minutes).
  2. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the spicy sriracha sauce. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger, and sesame oil.
  3. In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Add the crushed red pepper to the butter, and once it's completely melted whisk in the 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 oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or just until firm and bright pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean plate; set aside. Add zucchini to the pan, increase heat to high, and remaining oil; stir fry until just charred; about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
  4. Add drained noodles to the skillet along with the cooked egg, shrimp, and prepared sauce. Turn the heat on to medium-low, and stir until everything is coated well with the sauce. Sprinkle the sliced green onions and cilantro and serve at once!