Description
Shrimp Lo Mein brings Chinese street-style noodles to your kitchen with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that dances across tender egg noodles. Homemade comfort meets restaurant-quality flavor, promising a delicious meal you can master in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz (230g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 7 oz (200g) Chinese style lo mein noodles
- 6 oz (175g) bok choy, sliced
- 8 oz (175g) red bell pepper, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Elements:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- White sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare lo mein noodles according to package directions, rinsing with cold water (50 to 60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) and draining completely to prevent clumping.
- Whisk sauce ingredients in a separate mixing vessel until smoothly integrated, creating a uniform liquid seasoning blend.
- Ignite a heavy-bottomed skillet over maximum heat, introducing neutral cooking oil to create an intense searing environment.
- Quickly introduce minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 15-20 seconds before adding fresh shrimp.
- Swiftly stir-fry shrimp until each piece transforms into a vibrant pink color and exhibits a slightly curled appearance, indicating perfect doneness.
- Incorporate crisp bok choy and julienned red bell peppers, tossing vigorously to distribute heat and maintain vegetable crispness.
- Stream prepared sauce across skillet contents, ensuring comprehensive coating and flavor integration.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the mixture, rotating and stirring to guarantee even sauce distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
- Sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds across the dish for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, presenting the lo mein piping hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Quick and easy one-pan meal packed with vibrant vegetables and succulent shrimp.
- Perfectly balanced sauce brings depth and umami flavor to classic lo mein.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth, fast cooking process.
- High heat is crucial for achieving that authentic stir-fry texture and preventing soggy noodles.
- Fresh vegetables like bok choy and red bell peppers add nutritional boost and crisp texture.
- Sesame seeds provide delightful nutty garnish that elevates the dish’s visual and taste appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1025 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg