Better Than Takeout Shrimp Lo Mein
Better Than Takeout Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
For the Lo Mein
- 1 pound fresh lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, blanched in salted water for 2-3 minutes
- 1 cup carrots, julienned, blanched
- 1 cup celery, sliced, blanched
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 onion, medium, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
For the Lo Mein Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the wok and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the blanched carrots, celery, and broccoli florets to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the blanched shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until just heated through.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and hot. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Better Than Takeout Shrimp Lo Mein
For the Lo Mein
- 1 pound fresh lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, blanched in salted water for 2-3 minutes
- 1 cup carrots, julienned, blanched
- 1 cup celery, sliced, blanched
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 onion, medium, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
For the Lo Mein Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the wok and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the blanched carrots, celery, and broccoli florets to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the blanched shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until just heated through.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and hot. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min