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This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious! This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious!

This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious!

This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious!

Shrimp Lo Mein is one of my favorite Chinese recipes along with General Tso’s Chicken, Beef Lo MeinShrimp Chow Mein and Moo Goo Gai Pan.

I mastered this recipe while living in Shanghai, and it’s one of my all-time favorite shrimp recipes along with Honey Garlic ShrimpTeriyaki Shrimp and Shrimp Boil Foil Packets.

What is Lo Mein?

Lo Mein is originally from Hong Kong with “Lo Mein (捞面)” meaning tossed noodles in Cantonese. The cooked noodles are usually added near the end of cooking and mixed with other ingredients and finally the sauce.

Lo Mein Noodles or Hong Kong Noodles: These are yellow colored egg noodles that you can find in the refrigerated sections of Asian Grocery stores.

Lo Mein Noodle Substitutes: If you can’t find lo mein noodles, you can substitute spaghetti or even linguini or fettuccine. Just cook according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain and toss with oil to prevent sticking and set aside.

Shrimp Lo Mein with celery, red bell peppers and green onions in a serving bowl with chopsticks

How to Make Shrimp Lo Mein

Step 1: Prepare the Noodles: You should generally prepare lo mein noodles according to the package directions. If you’re using fresh noodles, one trick is placing the unopened package in hot water to warm up the noodles before use without making them soggy.

Step 2: Make the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and ginger in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Lo Mein: Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil when it’s hot, followed by minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery and cabbage. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add in shrimp and cook until they just start to turn pink and curl up for about 2 minutes. Add in noodles, sauce and Asian sesame oil.  Serve warm.

Make Ahead Tip

You can prepare this recipe the night before for a quick make-ahead dinner.  All you need to do is to prepare the noodles, mix the sauce and thaw the shrimp. Then wash/cut the vegetables and save them in a zip-lock bag or container.

When you’re ready to eat, just need to fry up everything in the pan and dinner is served!

Shrimp Lo Mein in a skillet ready to be served

Tips and Secrets for Making Shrimp Lo Mein

  • Thaw your shrimp completely before cooking to achieve the nice and tender texture when they are cooked. If shrimp are not properly thawed, they won’t be cooked evenly.
  • Make sure your skillet is hot before add in shrimp. Then it will only need about 2 minutes to sauté the shrimp. Add in noodles as soon as they start to turn pink.

Key Ingredients and Where to Buy

  • Raw shrimp: I used peeled, deveined frozen shrimp that I bought from local supermarket. I leave them in the fridge the night before so that they can be thawed properly before cooking
  • Hong Kong style Lo Mein noodles: I found these egg noodles from my local supermarket. You can also buy Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles online too.
  • Soy sauce: Kikkoman is my favorite brand, and I use the low-sodium version. You can find it at your local supermarket and online.
This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious!
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Easy Shrimp Lo Mein

This Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein is loaded with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables and lo mein noodles. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is so much better than takeout. Simple, fast and delicious!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

Lo Mein

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, 21-25 size, peeled, deveined and thawed
  • 8 oz lo mein noodles, or spaghetti or linguini
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 3 cups cabbage and celery slices
  • 1 tsp Asian sesame oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions 

  • Thaw your shrimp if they are still frozen and get vegetables ready.
  • Prepare the noodles according to the package directions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  • Add minced garlic, sliced carrots, cabbage and celery to the pan. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until almost tender.
  • Add in the shrimp and stir fry another 2-3 minutes until they just turn pink.
  • Drain the noodles and add to the shrimp/vegetable mixture.
  • Toss together with the reserved sauce and finally the Asian sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Shrimp Lo Mein
Amount per Serving
Calories
456
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
15
%
Cholesterol
 
286
mg
95
%
Sodium
 
1750
mg
73
%
Potassium
 
411
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
65
g
22
%
Fiber
 
3
g
12
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Net Carbs
 
62
g
124
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
 
2975
IU
60
%
Vitamin C
 
67.1
mg
81
%
Calcium
 
222
mg
22
%
Iron
 
3.5
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: TipBuzz
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: shrimp lo mein
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