Description
This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe features tender shrimp sautéed with crisp carrots and green onions, tossed with lo mein noodles in a flavorful blend of low sodium soy sauce and teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup green onion, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain them well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Carrots: Place the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced carrots and sauté for 2 minutes to soften slightly.
- Cook Shrimp: Push the carrots to one side of the skillet. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the other side and sauté for 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Sauces: Stir in the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and roughly chopped green onions, combining all ingredients thoroughly.
- Toss Noodles and Season: Add the cooked lo mein noodles and the optional crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to evenly coat the noodles with sauce and heat everything through.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with additional chopped green onions for freshness before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten free version, use gluten free lo mein noodles and substitute the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Also ensure the teriyaki sauce is gluten free.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level or omit them if you prefer no spice.
- For extra vegetables, consider adding sliced bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms during the sauté step with the carrots.
- If fresh green onions are not available, you can substitute with chives or omit the garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
