Name: Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound lo mein noodles, cooked according to package instructions; 1 to 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil recommended); 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 bell pepper, julienned; 1 large onion, sliced julienne; 2 bunches bok choy, roughly sliced (about 2 cups); 1 cup sliced green onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup lo mein sauce (store-bought or homemade)

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Introduction

Shrimp Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It combines tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tender noodles tossed in a savory sauce. This recipe is simple to make and guarantees a satisfying meal in no time.

A white speckled bowl holds a colorful shrimp noodle dish with three large, pinkish-orange shrimp placed on top, surrounded by twisted light brown noodles. Bright green broccoli florets and orange carrot slices are mixed evenly within the noodles along with thin red pepper strips. Small chopped green onions garnish the dish, adding a fresh touch. A pair of wooden chopsticks rest on the bowl's edge from the top right. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface next to small bowls containing dark sauce and sliced green onions. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound lo mein noodles, cooked according to package instructions
1–2 tablespoons oil

1/2 pound shrimp
1 bell pepper, julienned

1 large onion, sliced julienne
2 bunches bok choy, sliced (about 2 cups)

1 cup sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup lo mein sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a pan with oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn orange and are fully cooked, about 2–3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pan, sauté the sliced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
Step 3: Add the julienned bell peppers and sliced bok choy to the pan. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the lo mein sauce over everything and simmer for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Step 5: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the pan. Toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles absorb the sauce evenly.
Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when tossing the noodles.
Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
Use fresh lo mein noodles if available for better texture.

Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms to increase variety.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water or broth to keep the noodles moist. Avoid overcooking during reheating to maintain texture.

How to Serve

A close-up of a white bowl filled with stir-fried noodles that have a glossy, brown sauce coating. The dish has several curled, orange shrimp sprinkled with white sesame seeds on top. Mixed in are bright green snap peas and thin, orange carrot strips along with rings of red bell pepper. Black chopsticks hold one shrimp wrapped with some noodles and a piece of red bell pepper. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen shrimp for this recipe?

Yes, frozen shrimp can be used. Just thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture in the pan.

What can I substitute for lo mein noodles?

You can substitute with spaghetti, rice noodles, or udon noodles if lo mein noodles are unavailable. Cook them according to package instructions before adding to the dish.