When I’m looking to recreate my family’s favorite Asian style dishes, I turn to recipes such as sweet and sour pork, honey chicken, beef chow mein and this delicious shrimp lo mein. I always have to order shrimp lo mein when I go to our local Chinese restaurant. I just love those noodles paired with fresh veggies and flavorful shrimp! I’ve since learned to make this dish at home, and it’s actually quite easy to put together.
Shrimp Lo Mein Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need vegetable oil, onions, carrots, celery, cabbage, garlic, shrimp, egg noodles, chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, green onions, salt and black pepper.
How Do You Make Shrimp Lo Mein?
The first step to this dish is to place onions, carrots, celery and cabbage in the pan. Stir-fry the veggies until they’re soft, then add a little garlic. Remove the veggies from the pan and cover to keep warm. Add the shrimp to the pan, and cook until they’re just done. Return the vegetables to the pan along with fresh noodles. In a separate bowl, make the sauce by whisking together chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and a little corn starch. Pour the sauce in the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer until thickened. Finish the dish with sliced green onions, then serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
I purchased fresh egg noodles at my local Asian market that were labeled as Shanghai noodles and they came from the refrigerated section. If you can find noodles that are labeled lo mein noodles, those will also work. Any fresh, long noodle should be ok. In a pinch, you can also use spaghetti or fresh yakisoba noodles which can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores. You could even use ramen noodles if you can’t find anything else that’s suitable! Look for medium to large sized shrimp for this recipe; I typically use 31 to 40 count or 41 to 50 count. If your shrimp are frozen, thaw them before you proceed with the cooking process. This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can reheat leftovers on the stove top over low heat or in the microwave. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Lo mein contains hoisin sauce, which is a sweet and savory Asian condiment. You can find this sauce in the ethnic foods aisle of most grocery stores.
Shrimp Lo Mein Flavor Variations
This dish is fabulous as-is, but you can absolutely add other ingredients to the mix.
Protein: You can swap out the shrimp for chicken, beef, pork or tofu. You can also do a combination of different protein options if you prefer. Vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, onion, celery and cabbage, but you can really add any veggies you like such as snow peas, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, broccoli, green beans, bok choy, water chestnuts, snap peas, or mushrooms. Try using Napa cabbage instead of regular cabbage for a different flavor and texture. Add-Ins: Get creative with other ingredients such as dried chilies, ginger, oyster sauce, sesame seeds or scrambled eggs.
Once you try this lo mein, you’ll find yourself making it on a regular basis. It’s just that good!
Shrimp Lo Mein Video
