Description
This Shrimp Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp carrots, and savory sauces. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it combines lo mein noodles with a delicious blend of soy and teriyaki sauces, garnished with fresh green onions and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 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
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup green onion, roughly chopped plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Carrots: Place the 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.
- Add and Cook Shrimp: Push 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.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the garlic into the skillet along with the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, green onions, cooked noodles, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes while stirring continuously to ensure everything is well combined and heated through.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with additional chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- To make gluten free shrimp lo mein, use gluten free lo mein noodles, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, and ensure teriyaki sauce is gluten free.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level or omit for a mild flavor.
- For added vegetables, consider including bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or tofu for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
