Shrimp Lo Mein

This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is full of tender noodles, juicy shrimp, and umami flavor. The best part is that this delicious dish only takes 30 minutes to make!

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 520kcal

Author Dina

Equipment

1 wok

Ingredients

Sauce

3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
2 Tbsp regular soy sauce not low sodium
3 Tbsp oyster sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp ground white pepper

Remaining ingredients

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 Tbsp light tasting olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
1 large carrot thinly julienned
3 garlic cloves minced
1/2 Napa cabbage thinly sliced
4 sliced green onions green parts only
2 lb yakisoba noodles

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients. (Dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, Xioazing rice wine, brown sugar, and ground white pepper).
Use a whisk to mix everything together thoroughly and set aside.
In a separate bowl, season the shrimp with 1/2 salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Give it a good mix to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large 14 inch wok over a medium-high heat. Then add in the seasoned shrimp and cook on each side for about 1-2 minutes or until pink and opaque. Then remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside for later.
Now in the same wok, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Then add the carrots and cabbage. Stir for another 2-3 minutes.
Separate the yakisoba noodles and add them to the wok along with the cooked shrimp, sliced green onion, and the homemade sauce. Note: depending on which type of noodles you use, you may need to precook or preboil the noodles before adding them to the wok.
Use tongs or 2 wooden spoons to mix everything together. Continue mixing for another 3 to 5 minutes until the noodles soften up and the sauce is evenly distributed. Serve warm.

Notes

Use peeled and deveined shrimp- This will save you time and effort, so look for ones that have already been prepped before packaging.
Don't overcook the shrimp- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp because they will get rubbery. Only a couple of minutes is needed on each side.
Separate the noodles- For more even cooking, separate the individual noodles. This way, they can absorb the sauce and cook fully.

Nutrition