Main Dishescookwell
Classic Shrimp Lo Mein
Takeout style.
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min👤 Ethan Chlebowski📖 cookwell
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Boil the noodles & season the shrimp
Shrimp, ~200 g
2
Boil noodles to the lower end of package instructions. You don’t want these to go mushy; they’ll continue cooking in the sauce. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with salt and sesame oil until lightly coated.
Shrimp, ~200 gSalt, a sprinkleSesame Oil, a drizzle
3
Mix the sauce
4
Mix together the oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauce, sugar, & chicken bouillon until well combined. Thin it out with a splash of water, add a sprinkle of white pepper, then taste and adjust if needed. It should be strongly flavored but balanced.
Oyster Sauce, 50 gDark Soy Sauce, 5 gSugar, 10 gChicken bouillon, 2 gWater, splashWhite pepper, to taste
5
Cook the shrimp
Shrimp, ~200 g
6
Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir fry or sear the shrimp briefly until just cooked through (colored on sides but not overly curled & tightened up). Remove and set aside.
Shrimp, ~200 g
7
Stir-fry the vegetables
8
Add a bit more oil if needed, then add carrot, onion, and cabbage to the wok. Stir fry until slightly softened, then the add garlic to bloom until fragrant.
Cabbage, 1/8Garlic, 3 cloves
9
Toss the noodles
10
Add noodles and sauce. Toss until glossy and evenly coated. Return shrimp and mix to combine. Add bean sprouts and green onion at the end to keep them crisp. Serve warm.
Shrimp, ~200 gBean sprouts, a handful
Nutrition Facts
calories
900
fat Content
23 g
protein Content
64 g
carbohydrate Content
108 g
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