Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Shrimp Lo Mein featuring tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and noodles tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce, perfect for a quick homemade takeout-style meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar (plus more for onions)
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water)
- 8 ounces Lo Mein noodles (or spaghetti)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 4 baby bok choy (cut into 1-inch pieces and rinsed thoroughly)
- 2 small carrots (cut into matchsticks)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar until well combined, then set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized.
- Cook the noodles: While the onions are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Lo Mein noodles (or spaghetti) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp and garlic: Using the same wok, add the raw shrimp and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until the shrimp are just cooked through and curled. Transfer the onion, shrimp, and garlic mixture to a plate and set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to the wok. Stir-fry the bok choy and carrots for 2 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth, cover the wok, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine and finish: Add the drained noodles, shrimp and onion mixture, prepared sauce, and black pepper to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb some of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with the thinly sliced green onions, and serve immediately for a delicious homemade Shrimp Lo Mein.
Notes
- This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is quick and simple, delivering authentic takeout flavors at home with fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and perfectly sauced noodles.
- For best texture, do not overcook the shrimp or vegetables; they should remain tender and slightly crisp.
- You can substitute Lo Mein noodles with spaghetti or other Asian-style noodles if preferred.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste if you prefer it sweeter or saltier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1187 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.003 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
