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Shrimp Lo Mein

A quick stir-fried lo mein with shrimp, bok choy, and red bell pepper in a savory oyster-soy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 7 oz 200 gdry Lo Mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoonscooking oil
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 8 oz. 230 gshrimp
  • 6 oz. 175 gbok choy, sliced
  • 8 oz. 175 gred bell pepper, sliced
  • white sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsoyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoondark soy sauce
  • 1/2 cupchicken broth
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Cook 7 oz (200 g) dry lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Rinse noodles under cold water, drain well, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir until blended and set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Mince or finely chop 3 cloves garlic. Add the garlic to the hot oil and sauté 15–30 seconds, until fragrant (do not let it brown).
  • Add 8 oz (230 g) shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry 1–2 minutes, until the shrimp turn opaque and the edges curl.
  • Add 6 oz (175 g) sliced bok choy and 8 oz (175 g) sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer and heat for about 30–60 seconds.
  • Add the cooked, drained lo mein noodles to the skillet. Toss or stir gently for 1–2 minutes so the noodles are fully coated in the sauce and heated through.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle white sesame seeds over the lo mein, and serve hot.

Notes

You can purchase dry lo mein noodles in the international aisle of regular grocery stores. I recommend McCormick Simply Asia brand for dry Asian noodles.