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Shrimp Lo Mein with Garlic Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet A wok gives you the best sear and even cooking, but any large, heavy-bottomed pan will do.
  • Medium saucepan For boiling your noodles.
  • Tongs or a large spatula To toss everything together without smashing the noodles.
  • Strainer or colander To drain your noodles quickly so they don’t overcook.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti as an easy substitute
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tail on or off, your call)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced

For the garlic sauce

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to thicken

Instructions
 

Cook the noodles

  1. according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to keep them from sticking.

Whisk together the garlic sauce

  1. soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, vinegar, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.

Sear the shrimp

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a hot wok or skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
    hot wok with shrimp sizzling in a thin layer of vegetable oil

Sauté the aromatics and veggies

  1. Add remaining oil to the pan. Toss in the garlic, ginger, and veggies (carrots, bell pepper, snow peas). Stir-fry over high heat for about 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
    hot wok with a mix of colorful vegetables

Add noodles and sauce

  1. Toss the cooked noodles into the pan. Pour in the garlic sauce and the cornstarch slurry. Stir and toss everything for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.

Return shrimp to the pan

  1. Add the shrimp back in and toss everything together until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot.