Shrimp Lo Mein
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shrimp Lo Mein
Description
Shrimp Lo Mein features 12 ounces of small peeled shrimp cooked together with fresh pre-cooked lo mein noodles, which are warmed prior to stir-frying to keep their texture intact. The recipe includes a variety of vegetables such as button mushrooms, julienned carrot, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, Napa cabbage, snow peas, mung bean sprouts, and scallions which add freshness and texture. A sauce made from light and dark soy sauces, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper is blended to provide a balance of savory and slight sweetness. The shrimp are quickly seared in a hot wok, then combined with the cooked noodles and vegetables, and the sauce is added to coat everything evenly. The dish has a combination of tender seafood, crisp vegetables, and saucy noodles that deliver diverse flavors and textures in each bite.
Lo mein is versatile and can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner. It pairs well with simple sides or steamed rice for a fuller meal. The stir-fry method ensures quick cooking to keep the shrimp juicy and the vegetables crisp. The varied ingredients make the dish colorful and appealing.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Shrimp (340g, 31/40 size, peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound lo mein noodles 450g, fresh pre-cooked
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or light
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or canola, divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 button mushroom sliced, or cremini mushroom, fresh
- 1 carrot julienned, medium
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (sliced)
- 1/2 cup water chestnut sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 3 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup snow peas (trimmed)
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts fresh
- 2 scallions (split and cut into 2-inch long pieces)
Instructions
- Take the shrimp and noodles out of the refrigerator, and let them come up to room temperature. One trick for the noodles is to soak the whole bag (unopened) in hot water, which speeds up the warming process without making the noodles soggy.
- If you can’t find lo mein noodles, you can actually substitute dried linguini. Just cook until al dente, drain, and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, working the oil into the pasta so the noodles don't stick together. Always prepare your noodles just before you are ready to make the dish, so they don’t dry out and remain at room temperature or warmer. This makes the stir-frying process much easier.
- Combine the sugar, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Quickly spread the shrimp around your wok and let them sear for 10-15 seconds on each side. Immediately transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Return the wok to the highest heat possible and add 2 tablespoons oil, along with the garlic. After a few seconds, add the mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Next, spread the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok, and then add the napa cabbage. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Spread the noodles evenly over the vegetables and give everything a good stir for 1 minute. Now, you can see why you want everything at room temperature, or everything will be overcooked and mushy by the time it heats up!
- At this point, the noodles should be softened, so add in the sauce mixture you set aside earlier and mix until everything is well combined. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds using a scooping motion, until the sauce is well distributed. Add in the shrimp, snow peas, bean sprouts, and scallions. Mix well for another 2 minutes and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2060IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 27.1mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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