Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

Name: Shrimp Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, fresh (peeled and deveined) or 1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cooking oil (may sub 1/2 sesame oil); 1 garlic clove, minced (optional); 2 stalks celery, thinly bias-sliced (1 cup); 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups fresh pea pods, strings removed (optional) or 2 cups one 6-ounce package frozen pea pods, thawed (optional); 1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup); 4 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles, spaghetti or 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained; 2 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup); chopped cilantro, optional garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, fresh (peeled and deveined) or 1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cooking oil (may sub 1/2 sesame oil)
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
2 stalks celery, thinly bias-sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups fresh pea pods, strings removed (optional) or 2 cups one 6-ounce package frozen pea pods, thawed (optional)
1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)
4 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles, spaghetti or 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
2 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
chopped cilantro, optional garnish

1
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise. Set aside.
2
For sauce, in a small bowl stir together water, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
3
Pour cooking oil into a wok or 12-inch skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic, celery and chopped onion in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add cabbage, fresh pea pods (if using), and carrot; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the wok.
4
Add half of the shrimp to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove shrimp from the wok. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Return all shrimp to the wok. Push shrimp from the center of the wok.
5
Stir prepared sauce. Add sauce to the center of the wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to the wok. Add hot cooked noodles or pasta, green onions and thawed frozen pea pods (if using). Toss all ingredients together to coat with sauce. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, fresh (peeled and deveined) or 1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Lo Mein falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Lo Mein

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