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Shrimp Lo Mein
Ash Tyrrell

Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

A quick and flavorful Shrimp Lo Mein made with juicy shrimp, colorful veggies, and tender noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This better-than-takeout recipe comes together in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles – Cook al dente for best texture
  • 12 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined – Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil – For stir-frying
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil – Prevents noodles from sticking
  • 1 cup bell peppers thinly sliced (mixed colors)
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped (for garnish)
Lo Mein Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine Everything: Add shrimp back to the wok along with the sauce. Toss well. Add noodles and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Top with green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot with chili oil or soy sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • Prep ahead: Chop vegetables and mix the sauce in advance for faster cooking.
  • Make it spicy: Add sriracha or double the red pepper flakes.
  • More veggies: Mushrooms, broccoli, or baby corn are great additions.