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:
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!
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
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.
- Remove from heat and serve with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.
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
Ashley -
Happy New Year Kelly! I love lo mein noodles but I have to admit that I just can’t do shrimp. It’s one of those things that I’ve tried to like but just can’t seem to enjoy – I think it’s a texture issue for me! But I’d eat a huge bowl of just the noodles! haha Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Kelly -
Thanks Ashley 🙂 Haha, no worries, I’m actually not a big fan of shrimp either – only made this for the chinese new year and my husband ate most of the shrimp since he doesn’t mind it as much lol. Thanks lady, happy Super Bowl Sunday and hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend 🙂
Liz -
Such a gorgeous, yummy entree. Love that there are meanings for all the ingredients….makes it perfect to celebrate the new year!
Kelly -
Thanks so much Liz 🙂 Have a great Sunday!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes -
Happy Chinese New Year!!! This looks amazing! I loveeeee lo mein (Chinese food is insanely popular in Jamaica) and yours is to die for! I hope you have a really fun weekend Kelly!
Kelly -
Thanks so much Jessica 🙂 Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Renee @Two in the Kitchen -
I want to be at YOUR house this weekend!! It sounds like you and your family are having a lot of fun!! And with great food like this, I’m sure everyone will walk away satisfied!! Happy New Year Kelly!!
Kelly -
Haha, thanks so much Renee! It’s always a nice time when we get to see our families 🙂 Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend and watching the game with all the yummy food and snacks 🙂
Jess -
Love stir-fries and your recipe looks delicious! 🙂
Kelly -
Thanks so much Jess, have a great Sunday!