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Shrimp Lo Mein

Easy shrimp lo mein dinner recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

  • 1- 8 oz. pkg lo mein noodles
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp sesame oil- divided
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 pound small shrimp peeled
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced Cremini mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Noodles

  • Over high heat, bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
  • Once the water is boiling, add in lo mein noodles & cook 3-4 minutes or to pkg instructions

Prepare sauce

  • Combine lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger & 1 tsp of the sesame oil in a small bowl & whisking well to combine. Set aside.

Stir-Fry

  • In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter & add 1 tbsp sesame oil & shrimp & cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until firm & pink
  • Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl & set aside
  • Add pineapple, sliced carrots & mushrooms to the pan & increase heat to high.
  • Stir in remaining sesame oil & stir fry until edges crisp & vegetables are softened
  • Stir in garlic & cook an additional 1-2 minutes
  • Add drained noodles & shrimp to the skillet along with the prepared sauce
  • Reduce heat, cook & stir until all ingredients are well coated with sauce & flavors have blended - about 2 minutes