Description
Sizzling Shrimp Lo Mein dances with colorful peppers, creating a quick and satisfying Chinese-inspired noodle feast. Slurp-worthy strands of pasta mingle with succulent shrimp, delivering maximum flavor in minimal cooking time.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Oils:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Boil lo mein noodles in salted water for 3-4 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F.
- Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright pink and develop a slight golden edge, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same heated skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Add sliced red and green bell peppers, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until they become crisp-tender with slight caramelization.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar into the skillet, creating a glossy and flavorful coating.
- Introduce drained noodles to the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, folding gently to integrate and warm through for an additional minute.
- Transfer the vibrant lo mein to serving plates, ensuring an equal distribution of shrimp, vegetables, and noodles.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds for enhanced presentation and texture.
Notes
- Customize noodle texture by cooking slightly less than package instructions for a firmer bite.
- Quickly sear shrimp on high heat to prevent overcooking and maintain juicy, tender meat.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and rice noodles to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly dish.
- Boost protein by adding extra vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for added nutrition and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg