Shrimp Lo Mein
January 16, 2023
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Shrimp Lo Mein has been a highly requested recipe of mine and for good reason – who didn’t love this dish growing up? Chewy, bouncy noodles with shrimp and vegetables in that savory sauce – it’s a no brainer!
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INGREDIENTS TIPS
NOODLES
I like the brain Twin Marquis for lo mein noodles – I find them in the refrigerated section at my local 99 Ranch!
NEUTRAL OIL
My favorite neutral oil is avocado oil, but you can also use canola or vegetable oil! I don’t use olive oil when cooking Chinese food for two reasons: 1. It has a low burning point and 2. I find that the flavor profile does not usually go with the dish.
MSG
As always, this is optional 🙂
VEGETABLES
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you can sub in (or remove) any vegetables of your choice! I used carrots, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and bean sprouts, but always adjust to your liking! This is YOUR dish and I want you to love it!
RECIPE TIPS
CORNSTARCH HACK
I added the cornstarch to the sauce to avoid having to add a cornstarch slurry at the end – this saves you both time AND an extra step!
CUT YOUR VEGETABLES!
I always recommend cutting your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly – this little step makes a huge difference!
NOODLES
- UNDERCOOK YOUR NOODLES: Don’t forget that the lo mein noodles will finish cooking in the pan! I always cook my lo mein noodles 1-2 min less than the package instructions call for. This way, they come to my preferred doneness by the time the dish is done in the pan!
- RINSE & TOSS IN OIL: After boiling, rinse the noodles immediately with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake them dry and then toss in a tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent the noodles from sticking while you prepare & cook the other ingredients.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp oil I used avocado oil
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp msg optional
Vegetables
- 1 carrot medium, cut to strips
- 3 cups cabbage sliced
- 1/2 white onion sliced
- 5 scallions chopped, greens and whites separated
- 6 shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
Noodles
- 16 oz lo mein noodles fresh or dried
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil optional
- 3 tbsp neutral oil I used avocado oil
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a bowl and marinate with salt, white pepper, light soy sauce, baking soda, shaoxing wine, cornstarch and oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.
- Prepare your vegetables and set aside, separating your scallion whites and greens.
- Premix your sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, water, cornstarch and msg.
- Cook your lo mein noodles about 2 minutes less than package directions, drain, then rinse with cold water and drain dry. Coat with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Over high heat, sear your shrimp in 3 tbsp of avocado oil for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and set aside.
- In the remaining oil, sauté your garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, followed by the scallion white and veggies, except the scallion greens and bean sprouts. Sauté for a few minutes until slightly wilted, then add your noodles, shrimp, and sauce and mix thoroughly for 1-2 minutes. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and is evenly coated. Add scallion greens and bean sprouts, mix, and enjoy!
Love this recipe. Quick and easy weeknight meal and great way to use veggies that have been sitting in the fridge! Everything goes well with saucey noodles!
Made this recipe many times! Never fails and always delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Made this for the first time and it was perfect! Thanks for your recipe 😉
Thanks so much, Gerrie! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I can’t eat shellfish. Got any ideas to substitute something else for the shrimp? And what is shoaxing wine? And what could be the substitute for it if I can’t find it?
Thanks so much, i Saw You from Guatemala, since QUETZALTENANGO Town, i ‘ve learned a lot of Corean Food.