Shrimp Lo Mein (Stir-Fried Noodles)

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

Noodles

• 250 g egg noodles (or lo mein noodles)

Shrimp

• 250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Vegetables

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 carrot, julienned

• ½ cup bean sprouts (optional)

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp water

Cooking

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Cook the Noodles

Cook noodles according to package instructions.

Drain and rinse quickly with cold water to stop cooking.

Set aside.

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2. Cook the Shrimp

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

Remove and set aside.

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3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add remaining oil to the pan.

Cook:

• garlic

• mushrooms

• carrots

Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.

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4. Combine Everything

Add noodles to the wok.

Pour in the sauce mixture.

Toss well so the noodles absorb the sauce.

Add cooked shrimp and stir 1–2 minutes until heated through.

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5. Garnish and Serve

Top with:

• green onions

• sesame seeds (optional)

Serve hot.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• savory umami sauce

• juicy shrimp

• chewy noodles

• crisp vegetables

Perfect for:

• quick weeknight dinners

• takeout-style meals at home

• viral food videos 🍜🔥