Sure, here’s a simple recipe for shrimp lo mein:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the noodles and vegetables until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade shrimp lo mein!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, and you can also add other vegetables like broccoli, snow peas, or mushrooms if you like.