How to Make Quick Shrimp Lo Mein - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal to whip up for dinner? Look no further than this recipe for Quick Shrimp Lo Mein! This Chinese-inspired dish is easy to make and full of flavor, making it the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family. With tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and savory noodles, this dish is a great way to satisfy your craving for takeout without ever leaving the comfort of your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup sliced green bell pepper
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • ¾ cup broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup snap peas
  • ½ cup onion slices
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
  • Mix water, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and ground ginger into a sauce a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet to a bowl and return pan to heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan. Cook and stir bell pepper, celery, broccoli, snap peas, onion, cabbage, and garlic in oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Pour prepared sauce over vegetable mixture; stirring continually, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 30 to 45 seconds. Return shrimp to the pan; cook 1 minute more. Add drained pasta; toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 1273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 555mg