Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein

2 servings
2 servings. This lo mein recipe uses spaghetti and shrimp in a soy and hoisin sauce mixture for a quick and tasty Asian-style dinner.

Ingredients

  • uncooked spaghetti
    8 oz
  • chicken broth
    ½ c
  • white sugar
    1 ½ tbsp
  • hoisin sauce
    2 tbsp
  • soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    2 tsp
  • vegetable oil
    2 tbsp
  • uncooked medium shrimp

    peeled and deveined

    1 ½ c
  • cloves garlic

    minced

    3 large
  • green onions

    chopped

    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

  2. 2

    Whisk chicken broth, sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp and garlic in hot oil until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add prepared sauce and chopped green onions to the shrimp mixture; cook until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss cooked spaghetti with the mixture to coat the noodles in sauce. Serve immediately.

Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein

30 min2 servings695 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a lightning-fast, flavor-packed dinner without the fuss of takeout? This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible Asian-style meal, perfect for any weeknight.

The magic of this dish lies in combining readily available spaghetti with succulent shrimp and a perfectly balanced soy and hoisin sauce mixture, creating a meal that's both quick to prepare and deeply satisfying. It proves you don't need specialty noodles to achieve an authentic lo mein experience, making it accessible for any home cook.

Get ready for tender spaghetti coated in a rich, savory sauce, punctuated by plump, sweet shrimp and aromatic minced garlic. The chopped green onions add a welcome fresh bite, cutting through the richness. It's a remarkably easy-to-make dinner that delivers on big flavors, offering a comforting and delicious experience in every bite.

Customization & Serving

The beauty of this Shrimp Lo Mein lies in its straightforward approach to flavor. While the recipe highlights shrimp, garlic, and green onions as its core elements, you can easily adjust the balance of the hoisin and soy sauce, or modify the amount of white sugar, to suit your preferred level of sweetness. This dish focuses on creating a harmonious blend with minimal effort.

Perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy dinner for two, this lo mein is a complete meal on its own. Serve hot and enjoy its comforting, savory flavors fresh from the pan.

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