Description
Spicy shrimp lo mein delivers classic Chinese-inspired comfort with restaurant-quality noodles and succulent seafood. Saucy, quick-cooking strands tangle with plump shrimp, creating a delicious meal you can whip up faster than takeout delivery.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per pound)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large broccoli crown (about 12 ounces or 340 grams)
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium scallion (optional)
Noodles, Sauces, and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dried lo mein or udon noodles
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling noodles
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Prepare lo mein or udon noodles according to package instructions, ensuring they are cooked al dente. Carefully drain and immediately rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Season raw shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat and quickly sear shrimp until they just turn golden on the exterior, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside, as they will finish cooking later.
- In the same wok, add additional oil and sauté diced onions, chopped broccoli florets, and minced garlic. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a vibrant, tender-crisp texture. Splash a small amount of water to create quick steam and enhance vegetable brightness.
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and other sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Add cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture, then incorporate the prepared sauce and previously seared shrimp. Toss everything together, allowing the ingredients to heat through and the shrimp to complete cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce evenly coats all ingredients and the shrimp are fully opaque and pink. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to make cooking smooth and stress-free.
- Customize vegetable mix with your favorite seasonal produce for added freshness.
- Frozen shrimp works perfectly when thawed completely and patted dry before cooking.
- Choose thick lo mein or udon noodles for authentic texture and better sauce absorption.
- Adjust sauce heat level by adding more or less sriracha or red pepper flakes to suit taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg