I’ve just got to share this Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe with you. A little while ago, I shared a Meatless Monday recipe with you for Fake Lo Mein. It is a versatile recipe to use any combination of fresh vegetables you want or have on hand in your refrigerator.
I used that same recipe and added some shrimp, per David’s request. Being the carnivore he is, David willingly participates in Meatless Monday, but he always tells me how the same dish would be good with meat. Fortunately, the shrimp did not add any time to making this dish, a welcomed alternative.
This quick and easy shrimp lo mein is guaranteed to satisfy your take-out craving in less than 30 minutes in your very own kitchen. The best part is it is healthy without sacrificing flavor.
How To Make Shrimp Lo-Mein
First, peel and devein the shrimp. This takes a few minutes, so make sure you plan ahead.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta per package instructions; drain well.
While the pasta water is coming to a boil, chop, and prep all the veggies; this dish cooks up fast, have them ready when needed.
In a small bowl, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add the bell peppers and carrot to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the snap peas and scallions; cook until tender, about 2 more minutes.
Remove the veggies from the pan; set aside in a warm place, while finishing the shrimp and noodles.
Pour the sauce into the wok, allow it to come to a slight boil over medium-high heat. Toss in the shrimp to coat with the sauce; cook for about 1 to 3 minutes, then stir the pasta into the wok with the shrimp to coat with sauce.
Add the veggies back into the wok with the pasta and shrimp. Toss gently with tongs to combine.
Serve immediately and garnish with Sriracha sauce.
This is so easy to make and I bet it is done before your usual delivery person can arrive.
Don’t think so? Try it!
Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh wild caught shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ pound angel hair pasta
- Kosher salt for pasta water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ yellow, orange and red bell pepper (each) julienne cut
- 3 scallions both green and white, chopped
- 5 ounces sugar snap peas
- sriracha for serving (optional)
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ inch fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta per package instructions; drain well.
- While the pasta water is coming to a boil, chop, and prep all the veggies; this dish cooks up fast, have them ready when needed.
- In a small bowl, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the bell peppers and carrot to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the snap peas and scallions; cook until tender, about 2 more minutes.
- Remove the veggies from the pan; set aside in a warm place, while finishing the shrimp and noodles.
- Pour the sauce into the wok, allow it to come to a slight boil over medium-high heat. Toss in the shrimp to coat with the sauce; cook for about 1 to 3 minutes, then stir the pasta into the wok with the shrimp to coat with sauce.
- Add the veggies back into the wok with the pasta and shrimp. Toss gently with tongs to combine.
- Serve immediately and garnish with Sriracha sauce.
Donna says
That looks delicious Debbie!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Donna. I am a huge fan of quick and simple! 🙂
Rachel says
My kind of eating right herrreeeee. Looks divine & your photos are beautiful!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thank you, Sweet Lady!
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
I love everything about this dish! Your shrimpies are cooked perfectly!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Julie! Nothing like good shrimp. It’s a must!
Nandini says
Yummy! Love any type of noodles 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Me too!!!! Meeeee toooo!!!! 😀
Sarah says
Mmmmmmm, shrimp and noodles, yes please 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Sarah! 🙂