Description

This easy Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is even better than takeout! Shrimp, veggies, noodles, and an umami-forward sauce are tossed together in a skillet, leaving you with a flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
1 cup broccoli, chopped into small florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
5 oz. lo mein noodles
Green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step: Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl; set aside.
Step: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
Step: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp, and cook until pink. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon.
Step: Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Step: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step: Add the shrimp back into the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir well.
Step: Add the cooked noodles and use tongs to toss everything together. Garnish with green onion if desired.

Notes

If you do not have hoisin sauce, increase brown sugar to 1 tablespoon. If you cannot find lo mein noodles, whole wheat spaghetti or linguine make excellent substitutes. Nutritional values are estimated per serving.

Prep Time: PT10M
Cook Time: PT15M
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 472 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 1893 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg

Keywords: shrimp, lo mein, asian stir fry, dinner, 30 minute meal