Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein

Name: Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed); 12 ounce lo mein noodles; 2 red bell peppers (sliced into thin strips); 1 bunch green onions (chopped, white and green parts separated); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.33 cup low sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon chili crisp; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Tender seasoned shrimp tossed with chewy noodles, crisp bell peppers, and scallions in a savory chili-ginger sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 14 min
Total: 24 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $6.40/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

2 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
12 ounce lo mein noodles
2 red bell peppers (sliced into thin strips)
1 bunch green onions (chopped, white and green parts separated)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.33 cup low sodium soy sauce
0.25 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon chili crisp
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions, about 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse briefly under warm water to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, chili crisp, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer until pink, opaque, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Transfer shrimp to a clean plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the sliced red bell peppers, the whites of the green onions, and the grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until peppers are crisp-tender.
Return the cooked shrimp and the drained lo mein noodles to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything continuously over medium heat for 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Remove from heat, garnish with the reserved green onion tops, and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers reheat easily in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 740 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 240 mg