Easy Shrimp Lo Mein is so fast, so easy, 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.
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 'em!
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!
Easy and fast lo mein recipe
This easy shrimp lo mein 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, 3am Taco Bell delivery, and pizza for days were the norm. (How my body survived my college eating habits is a true mystery of the universe).
Once I moved to an apartment after sophomore year, we'd start to mix things up and use the ramen noodles in stir fry.
Since then, noodles have been my Go To. Even today, as a grown adult (which is a sometimes questionable self-description), Easy Shrimp Lo Mein is one of my favorite #FastLunch dishes to make while I work from home.
When work is crazy busy, making this lo mein dish is a much-needed and soul-satisfying break.
It doesn't take too long to make. 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.
Substitution options for this recipe
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.
As for the veggies, 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
Wines that pair well with 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. Or go for a fun hard cider, like Portland Cider Company's Sorta Sweet Cider.
Easy Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Easy Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Lo Mein
- 2 packages uncooked ramen noodles (discard spice packet that comes with it)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ - ¾ lb 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.
Emily says
I'm a reformed straight ramen noodle too. So glad to know that you can use good old ramen noodles for something this delicious and good for you.
Kristina says
oh yes!! I am SO going to use ramen in my next lo mein! we have a recipe that my mom used to make when I was growing up - now I am craving it, yours looks so delicious.
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
I love your approach to un-fussy cooking: Use these noodles if you have 'em, and if you don't, feel free to substitute. That's the kind of cooking I'm into! And for busy parents like us, it's the only way to get dinner on the table some nights. :)
Mary Bostow says
This is a good idea and amazing recipe too. Something very unique and colorful. Need to try it out.
Jana Seitzer says
Um easy lo mein? YES PLEASE. My kids will love this dish!
Tisha says
I haven't had ramen since I was younger, never something I enjoyed but this dish makes me wanna try them again!11
Mike Hultquist says
I have been building my collection of super easy recipes for quick lunches, and this is now one of my favorites. It really is simple, yet big on flavor. I love it. I like to spice mine up a little with some serranos.
Jenna says
So happy to find this! I did not know the difference in noodles, and have really only experimented with rice noodles before finding this noodle recipe. I'm going to try another version with chicken.
Waz says
Ramen noodles are so handy for any kind of noodle dish, and your lo mein looks delicious. Instead of shrimp, I would go for red peppers and chunks of fried tofu. Yum!
Kelsey says
This looks so tasty, I pinned it and can't wait to try it!
Amanda says
Ok I am ALWAYS looking for healthy and quick meals like this! And love the fact that you can really make it your own with more veggies or shrimp
Pech says
I love ramen noodles and can also recommend throwing in some cooked frozen edamame!
Erin Lynch says
I saw this dish on your Instagram and it stopped me in my tracks. Can't wait to make this Marlynn!
Hannah Lagdameo says
I love this easy to cook recipe of yours! I love the fact that ramen noodles are combined with shrimp,I believe it will complement each other really well. Thank you so much for sharing!
Shelley says
Marlynn, this is hands down my favorite “Mama is home alone, wants easy supper and a glass of Prosecco.”. Love it!
Shelley Blouin says
I was out of ramen and had leftover rice...still amazing. I love this dish!
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.
Stephanie A. says
So easy! I did leave my noodles in the water for too long but other than that really good!
Kristina says
It went amazing!
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!
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!!
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!