Simple Shrimp Lo Mein (Only 20 Minutes)

This Simple Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe is so fast, so simple, and so tasty. 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 tasty 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, We personally prefer ramen noodles in the lo mein!

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🌟 What makes this simple recipe so special?

This recipe is honestly one of the favorites. We make it a LOT.

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

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

When work is crazy busy, making this tasty 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 simply enough time to get me up on the feet, moving about, and making something tasty to nourish the 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 simply 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 simply 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

What can We 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 the 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 We 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

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, the favorite Chinese beer.

⏲ Tools and Equipment

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

Wok – We use this 13-inch wok and it works perfectly.

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Simple Shrimp Lo Mein

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 people Simple Shrimp Lo Mein takes simply 15 minutes to make and is a tasty lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

Sauce

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

Lo Mein

2 packages uncooked ramen noodles (discard spice packet that comes with it)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 – 3/4 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.

Nutrition

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

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.