Description
This delicious Shrimp Lo Mein recipe features tender shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables and tossed with lo mein noodles in a savory soy and teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it combines classic Chinese flavors with simple ingredients ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
Vegetables and Protein
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup green onion, roughly chopped plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Carrots: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced carrots and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Cook Shrimp: Push the carrots to the side of the skillet, add the shrimp, and sauté for 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Then stir together with the carrots.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, chopped green onions, cooked noodles, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Continuously stir the mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld and everything is heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with additional green onions, and serve hot for a flavorful shrimp lo mein dinner.
Notes
- For a gluten free version, use gluten free lo mein noodles, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, and ensure the teriyaki sauce is gluten free.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more variety and nutrition.
- To reduce spiciness, omit crushed red pepper flakes or adjust the amount to taste.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
