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Easy Shrimp Lo Mein (Restaurant Vibes at Home)


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A quick and comforting noodle dish that brings classic restaurant-style flavor right into your home kitchen.


Ingredients

  • Lo mein noodles or spaghetti: 12 oz (340 g)

  • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined: 1 lb (450 g)

  • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

  • Salt: ½ teaspoon

  • Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon

  • Neutral oil: 2 tablespoons

  • Garlic, minced: 4 cloves

  • Fresh ginger, grated: 1 tablespoon

  • Carrots, julienned: 1 cup (120 g)

  • Red bell pepper, sliced: 1 cup (150 g)

  • Snow peas: 1 cup (100 g)

  • Green onions, sliced: ½ cup (50 g)

  • Low-sodium soy sauce: ¼ cup (60 ml)

  • Oyster sauce: 2 tablespoons

  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon

  • Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon

  • Chicken or vegetable broth: ¼ cup (60 ml)


Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

  • Toss shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

  • Sear shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • Add remaining oil, then sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

  • Add vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender.

  • Whisk sauce ingredients and pour into the pan.

  • Add noodles and shrimp, toss until coated and heated through.

  • Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.

  • Adjust sauce seasoning to taste before adding noodles.

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes