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Quick Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe with Fresh Vegetables Easy and Delicious

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A fast, hearty, and flavorful shrimp lo mein with fresh vegetables that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish balances protein, veggies, and carbs with a light homemade sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (fresh or thawed frozen; wild-caught preferred)
  • 8 ounces fresh or dried lo mein noodles (egg noodles work great; substitute with spaghetti if needed)
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or mushroom sauce for vegetarian version)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp if not done already. Slice bell peppers, carrots, and scallions; trim the sugar snap peas; and mince the garlic.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions (3-5 minutes for fresh, 7-9 for dried). Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and optional chili flakes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and white parts of scallions for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add carrots, bell peppers, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are vibrant and crisp.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan with vegetables. Add drained noodles and pour sauce over. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated evenly.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green parts of scallions, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Rinse noodles after cooking to prevent clumping. Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp. Toss noodles with a teaspoon of sesame oil if sticky. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use rice noodles or zucchini noodles.

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