Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Shrimp Lo Mein featuring tender shrimp, crisp carrots, and savory sauces tossed with lo mein noodles for a perfect quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup green onion, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Carrots: Place the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the thinly sliced carrots and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add Shrimp: Push the carrots to the side of the skillet. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir together the shrimp and carrots in the skillet. Add the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, chopped green onions, cooked noodles, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to evenly coat everything in the sauce and heat through.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with additional chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make gluten free shrimp lo mein, use gluten free lo mein noodles, tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and a gluten free teriyaki sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or tofu for variation.
- For extra vegetables, consider adding bell peppers or snap peas along with the carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
