Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles

Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles – an easy weeknight meal made with shrimp, shredded carrots, red bell peppers and an authentic, flavorful sauce. Ditch the takeout, this is so much better!

I’m sure you’re getting tired of hearing it, but my family loves any type of noodles. We have so many favorites:

Chicken Lo Mein

Rainbow Noodles

Chinese Chicken Chow Mein

Vietnamese Pho Beef Rice Noodle Soup

During Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year, noodles are a must since they symbolize long life.

Not only are the long noodles auspicious, but the shrimp symbolizes happiness because in Chinese shrimp is pronounced “haa” and that sounds like laughter.

Plus, you gotta love how easy noodles are to customize with whatever you have on hand. We used bell peppers and shredded carrots this time but they work well with pretty much whatever veggies you have lying around in your fridge.

So bright, flavorful and much easier than picking up takeout!

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Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles – an easy weeknight meal made with shrimp, shredded carrots, red bell peppers and an authentic, flavorful sauce.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: asian noodle recipe, asian recipe easy, chinese noodle recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 335 kcal

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound fresh pre-cooked lo mein noodles or 8 ounces of dried thin spaghetti noodles
• 10-12 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 medium carrot shredded or cut into matchstick-sized pieces
• 1 red bell pepper cut into thin long strips
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
• cooking oil
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional, for garnish
• chopped fresh cilantro for serving

Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce can substitute with vegetarian oyster flavored sauce
• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version
• 1 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry omit if you do not already have this in your pantry
• 1 teaspoon honey or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce optional, to taste

Instructions

1. If using fresh lo mein noodles, remove from package and separate loosely in a large bowl. If using dried pasta, cook noodles according to package directions, drain well and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sear on both sides until slightly pink and almost cooked through (about 2-3 minutes). Add garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant then add carrots and bell peppers and stir until slightly softened about 3 to 5 minutes. Add prepared noodles and sauce; toss and cook until hot and evenly mixed, about 2 minutes more.

4. Remove from heat and serve with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles

Amount Per Serving (1 bowl (1/4 recipe))

Calories 335 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 602mg25%

Potassium 132mg4%

Carbohydrates 67g22%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 3480IU70%

Vitamin C 40.2mg49%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Looking for more take-out favorites?

Slow cooker / Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein Noodles

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapples and Bell Peppers

For more ideas, make sure you check out these other Chinese New Year recipes:

16+ Lunar and Chinese New Year Recipes – Jeanette’s Healthy Living

Chinese Almond Cookies – Playing with Flour

Chinese Almond Cookies – Eva Bakes

Chinese Egg Tarts – Eva Bakes

Chinese New Year Almond Cookies – Table for Two

Chinese New Year Recipes – Steamy Kitchen

Chinese New Year Turnip/Radish Cake – Christine’s Recipes

Chinese Red Bean Moon Cakes – Eva Bakes

Chinese Turnip Cake Recipe – Jeanette’s Healthy Living

Fruity Pork Jerky – U Try.It

Gluten-Free Chinese Dumpling Recipe – Jeanette’s Healthy Living

Homemade Tofu Pudding – U Try.It

Homemade Wontons – Playing with Flour

Peanut Dumplings – Rasa Malaysia

Red Bean Pudding Cakes – Playing with Flour

Restaurant Style Chinese Greens with Oyster Sauce – Rasa Malaysia

Roasted Duck with Chinese Steamed Buns – Steamy Kitchen

Searching for the Best Enclosed Pineapple Tarts – Bake for Happy Kids

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce – Playing with Flour

Traditional Steamed Fish – Yi Reservation

Vegetarian Buddha’s Delight – Jeanette’s Healthy Living