Packed with flavor, this shrimp lo mein recipe has tender juicy shrimp, veggies, and egg noodles in a simple sauce.
We love to make our own stir-fries at home to keep things fresh and healthy!
What Is Shrimp Lo Mein?
The difference Lo Mein vs. Chow Mein is the noodles. While the dishes are fairly similar, there are some difference. Chow mein noodles are typically fried while lo mein noodles are steamed.
We add in shrimp because it tastes great and it’s so quick and easy to make but of course this can be made as a chicken lo mein or even just veggies!
This recipe is perfect for hectic dinners, it only takes about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
▢4 ounces dry egg noodles or ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded), or 8 oz fresh egg noodles
▢1 tablespoon vegetable oil
▢8 ounces medium shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
▢4 cups coleslaw mix or finely sliced cabbage
▢½ red or yellow bell pepper sliced
▢1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
▢2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
▢3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
▢1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
▢1 tablespoon water
▢1 teaspoon brown sugar
▢1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.
Meanwhile heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt & pepper. Add to the pan and cook just until it begins to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add more oil if needed and add coleslaw mix and bell pepper to the pan. Stirfry 3-4 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add ginger and garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds more.
Stir in shrimp and sauce. Cook until shrimp is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss well to combine.
