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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Asian Recipes » Easy Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe (Only 20 Minutes)

    Published: December 17, 2018 / Updated: June 16, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe (Only 20 Minutes)

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    This Easy Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe is so fast, so simple, and so delicious. It's better than take-out! If you love noodles, this dish is sure to become one of your Go-To recipes for lunch or dinner. And it's ready in under 20 minutes!

    Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles with glass of white wine

    When you need a quick and delicious meal, it's ramen to the rescue!

    Wait: Ramen noodles in lo mein? Aren't you supposed to use Chinese egg noodles?

    Yes, traditional lo mein recipes call for Chinese egg noodles. If you've got 'em, certainly use the kind of noodles you prefer!

    But if you're like me and you don't, then ramen noodles are an amazing next-best-thing. In fact, I personally prefer ramen noodles in my lo mein!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 What makes this easy recipe so special?
    • 🍤 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥂 Wine pairings for shrimp lo mein
    • ⏲ Tools and Equipment
    • More better-than-take-out recipes
    • Easy Shrimp Lo Mein

    🌟 What makes this easy recipe so special?

    Shrimp Lo Mein in a bowl close up

    This recipe is honestly one of my favorites. I make it a LOT.

    I've been making variations of this yummy noodle recipe for several years – way back from my college days when ramen noodles were the norm. It was a great way to save money!

    Since then, noodles have been my Go To. Even today, Easy Shrimp Lo Mein is one of my favorite fast lunch dishes to make while I work from home.

    When work is crazy busy, making this delicious shrimp lo mein dish is a much-needed and soul-satisfying break.

    🍤 Ingredient notes

    Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles close up

    The sauce ingredients

    • Soy Sauce
    • Hoisin Sauce
    • Sesame Oil
    • Ground Ginger

    For the lo mein

    • Uncooked Ramen Noodles - discard the accompanying spice packet.
    • Shrimp
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Julienned Veggies - of your choice, such as carrots, red bell pepper, chopped broccoli, and bok choy
    • Garlic
    • Optional Garnish - sliced chives or green onions, chopped parsley

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    The satisfying recipe doesn't take too long to make and it's filled with fresh ingredients. Yet it takes just enough time to get me up on my feet, moving about, and making something delicious to nourish my mind, body, and soul for the rest of the work day.

    First, stir together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger In a small bowl and set aside.

    Bring cold water to a boil, then cook noodles according to package directions, until they're just a little bit al dente. Drain and also set aside.

    In a wok or large skillet, add oil over medium heat to high heat and cook the shrimp until both sides are a nice pink color (this just takes a couple of minutes).

    Add the vegetables and garlic, and stir constantly until you have tender vegetables (about 2-3 minutes more).

    Toss in the cooked noodles and the sauce and mix well. Then serve! For the full recipe, see the recipe card below.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles in a bowl
    What can I substitute for the shrimp?

    If you or your kids aren't into shrimp, you can easily substitute chicken, pork, beef. Or, leave the meat out entirely and double up on the veggies for a hearty vegetarian noodle dish.

    What are the best veggies to use in Lo Mein?

    Here are some of my favorites to include in this lo mein noodle dish: Carrots, red bell peppers, broccoli, red or green cabbage, baby corn, celery, and napa cabbage.

    How long can I store shrimp lo mein leftovers?

    It should keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge, but it
    will be best the next day. Reheat it in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil for a few minutes until the shrimp are hot, but be careful not to burn the noodles.

    🥂 Wine pairings for shrimp lo mein

    shrimp lo mein with glass of white wine

    This shrimp lo mein is also a fantastic fast weeknight dinner, especially when paired with a lively white wine. Consider enjoying it with a Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, or a crisp Pinot Blanc.

    If you're feeling bubbly, go for it! This dish tastes extra amazing with a glass of champagne, prosecco, cava, or other sparkling wine.

    Not feeling the vino vibe tonight? Crack open a cold one, like Tsingtao, my favorite Chinese beer.

    ⏲ Tools and Equipment

    To make this Shrimp Lo Mein recipe, you'll need:

    • Wok - I use this 13-inch wok and it works perfectly.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    shrimp lo mein in a bowl with chopsticks.

    Easy Shrimp Lo Mein

    5 from 44 votes
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Easy Shrimp Lo Mein takes just 15 minutes to make and is a delicious lunch or dinner! 
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 402kcal
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    Ingredients

    Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
    • 2 teaspoons Hoisin Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

    Lo Mein

    • 2 packages uncooked ramen noodles (discard spice packet that comes with it)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ - ¾ pound shrimp
    • 2 cups julienned (thinly sliced) veggies of your choice, such as carrots, red peppers, and chopped broccoli
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • optional garnish: sliced chives or green onions, chopped parsley

    Instructions

    Make the sauce

    • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Set aside.
    • Cook noodles according to package directions. When cooked, drain and set aside.
    • In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp until fully cooked (both sides should be a nice pink color), about 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetables and garlic, and stir constantly until vegetables are slightly softened, about 2-3 more minutes. Toss in the noodles and the sauce, and toss together until the noodles and veggies are well coated. 
    • Garnish with fresh herbs if you wish. Serve immediately. 

    Notes

    Shrimp: Use as much or as little shrimp as you would like. This is truly a dish that you can make easily to your personal taste preference. You can even omit the shrimp to make this a vegetarian meal.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 1584mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. shannon porter says

        September 07, 2022 at 8:48 am

        5 stars
        Yummy!

        Reply
      2. Linda says

        May 05, 2020 at 11:02 am

        5 stars
        This recipe is so adaptable! Love it. No Ramen noodles, not a problem I use angel hair pasta or what I have in the cabinet. For vegetables I use whatever I have in the fridge or freezer. Especially love onions and red peppers in the mix. And, I always double the sauce recipe because it’s so good! I only use reduced sodium soy sauce and have never had issues with this being to salty, just delicious!
        Thank you for sharing this recipe!

        Reply
      3. Sharon says

        January 29, 2020 at 6:02 pm

        Super easy recipe and great flavor. I added sugar snap peas, extra broccoli and it was sooo good!! I will add water chestnuts next time also!! Thank you!!

        Reply
      4. Pearl says

        November 26, 2019 at 6:29 pm

        5 stars
        It tasted a lot better than expected! 😋 5 out of 5 ⭐ the only different thing I added was the slightest bit of Tapatio hot sauce afterwards to add a little bit of spice. Thank you for the recipe!

        Reply
      5. Kristina says

        August 19, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        5 stars
        It went amazing!

        Reply
      6. Stephanie A. says

        August 19, 2019 at 12:31 pm

        5 stars
        So easy! I did leave my noodles in the water for too long but other than that really good!

        Reply
      7. Cat says

        August 15, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        5 stars
        Pretty easy to do! I recently bought a Wok and that was a bit more useful. I added mushrooms and bought plain Ramen by Simply Asia brand.

        Reply
      8. Shelley Blouin says

        February 07, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        5 stars
        I was out of ramen and had leftover rice...still amazing. I love this dish!

        Reply
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