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Shrimp Lo Mein With Veggies – A Fast, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Lo mein noodles (10–12 oz), or spaghetti if needed
  • Shrimp (1 pound), peeled and deveined, medium or large
  • Vegetable oil or neutral oil (2–3 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (3 cloves), minced
  • Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon), grated
  • Carrots (1 cup), julienned or thinly sliced
  • Bell pepper (1), thinly sliced
  • Snow peas or snap peas (1 cup)
  • Broccoli florets (1 cup), bite-sized
  • Green onions (4), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Sesame oil (1–2 teaspoons), for finishing
  • Sesame seeds (optional), for garnish
  • Low-sodium soy sauce (1/3 cup)
  • Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons)
  • Dark soy sauce (1 tablespoon), for color and depth (optional but great)
  • Hoisin sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
  • Brown sugar or honey (2 teaspoons)
  • Chicken or vegetable broth (1/3 cup)
  • Cornstarch (2 teaspoons), whisked into the broth
  • White pepper (a pinch), or black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes or chili-garlic sauce (optional), to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until just shy of tender (1–2 minutes less than package time). Drain, rinse briefly to stop cooking, and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy, hoisin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, broth mixed with cornstarch, pepper, and chili if using. Set aside.
  3. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and stay juicy.
  4. Heat the pan: Set a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
  5. Sear the shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove to a plate. Do not overcook.
  6. Stir-fry the aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and ginger. Stir 20–30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Cook the veggies: Add carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and snow peas. Cook another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  8. Add noodles and sauce: Return noodles to the pan. Pour in sauce. Toss with tongs for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  9. Finish with shrimp and onions: Add shrimp and green onions. Toss 30–60 seconds to warm through. Drizzle with sesame oil.
  10. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds if you like. Taste and adjust with a splash of soy, vinegar, or a pinch of sugar. Serve hot.