A nod to a takeout giant, shrimp lo mein! Being from the New York, Chinese takeout has a special place in my heart. So recreating this recipe at home was a lot of fun!

Shrimp Lo Mein

A nod to a takeout giant, shrimp lo mein! Being from the New York, Chinese takeout has a special place in my heart. So recreating this recipe at home was a lot of fun!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: lo mein, shrimp, takeout
Servings: 4
Author: kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lo mein noodle spaghetti works as well
  • 1 lb shrimp cleaned deveined and shelled
  • 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tap sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together all sauce ingredients until fully combined. Set aside.
  • In another bowl season the shrimp with salt, white pepper and oil. Mix thoroughly.
  • Sear shrimp over medium high heat on both sides until golden and lightly browned. Being careful not to over cook. Once cooked set shrimp aside.
  • Add in the veggies of your choice. Today I’m using Chinese broccoli, carrots and onion. Cooked for 1-2 mins.
  • Add cooked noodles, cooked shrimp and the sauce you prepared.
  • Stir only noodles are well coated.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!