Description
This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender shrimp, crunchy carrots, and lo mein noodles tossed in a savory garlic soy-teriyaki sauce, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil and sauté carrots: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced carrots and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add shrimp and cook: Push the carrots to the side of the skillet, add the shrimp, and sauté for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Then stir the carrots and shrimp together.
- Add garlic and sauces: Stir in the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, green onions, and red pepper flakes if using. Continue to toss and cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Toss in noodles and finish: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes while stirring continuously to heat through.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with additional chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- To make gluten free shrimp lo mein, use gluten free lo mein noodles, swap out the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos, and ensure the teriyaki sauce is gluten free.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili garlic sauce.
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp to speed up prep time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
