Shrimp Lo Mein
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shrimp Lo Mein
Description
The Shrimp Lo Mein recipe features wide or any preferred lo mein noodles cooked al dente and mixed with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, fresh lime juice, honey, and grated ginger. The stir-fry process begins with browning yellow onion and mushrooms, followed by briefly cooking broccoli to keep its color and crunch. Fresh scallions, ginger, minced garlic, and shrimp are then added and cooked until the shrimp turn pink. The cooked noodles are tossed into the pan with the sauce, mixing all the ingredients thoroughly. The dish finishes with toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro, adding aromatic layers to the final presentation.
Serving this dish as a satisfying lunch or dinner, it works well on its own or accompanied by other Asian-inspired sides. The varied textures from tender noodles, crisp vegetables, and juicy shrimp create a balanced mouthfeel. Its bright and slightly sweet soy-lime sauce enhances each bite without overpowering the natural flavors of the shrimp and vegetables.
Variations can include substituting vegetables based on preference or availability, and adjusting the noodle type. The sauce ratio allows flexibility in sweetness and acidity to suit taste. This makes the recipe approachable for cooks looking for a customizable noodle stir-fry.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ginger from 2-inch piece), divided, grated fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced and divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed, fresh
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
- Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, honey, 1 teaspoon ginger, one clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and stir fry 2 to 2 minutes until browned. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add scallions and remaining ginger and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add soy sauce mixture and noodles and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame and fresh cilantro, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choose your preferred lo mein noodles; wide noodles give a robust texture but any style works.
- Vegetables such as mushrooms and broccoli can be swapped for your favorites to suit personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1618mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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