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!
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!
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🌟 What makes this easy recipe so special?
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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Easy Shrimp Lo Mein
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
Nutrition
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.
Lisa Santana says
This was very easy and quick to prepare. I also added hard boiled eggs. Very delicious and my family approved it for a keeper recipe.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
So glad your whole family loves it, Lisa! Hard-boiled eggs are a great addition - yum!
shannon porter says
Yummy!
Linda says
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!
Sharon says
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!!
Pearl says
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!
Kristina says
It went amazing!
Stephanie A. says
So easy! I did leave my noodles in the water for too long but other than that really good!
Cat says
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.
Shelley Blouin says
I was out of ramen and had leftover rice...still amazing. I love this dish!