This easy homemade shrimp lo mein is everything you want in a weeknight dinner. It’s quick, flavorful, and family-friendly. Juicy shrimp, lots of veggies, and noodles get tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout, but made right at home in under 30 minutes.
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What I love most about this shrimp lo mein stir fry is that it’s a true clean-out-the-fridge meal. I used spaghetti noodles because that’s what we had, and tossed in every veggie that needed to be used up. It’s flexible, fast, and a great way to use up produce before it goes bad.
Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Quick and easy – Ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Better than takeout – Healthier ingredients, and no delivery fees.
One Pan – Minimal mess, easy cleanup.
Kid-friendly – Saucy mild flavors with the option to spice it up for the grown-ups.
Customizable – Use the noodles and veggies you have on hand.
Ingredients for Homemade Shrimp Lo Mein
- Spaghetti noodles (or lo mein, ramen, or soba noodles)
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
- Avocado Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Mixed vegetables (I used carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage and onion)
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
- Brown sugar
- Rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Shrimp Lo Mein at Home
In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside while you prep everything else.
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, green onion, yellow onion, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and bell peppers for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Add cooked noodles and shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Whether you’re craving a cozy bowl of shrimp lo mein noodles or just looking for a new easy weeknight dinner with shrimp, this one’s a keeper.
Tips for Best Shrimp Lo Mein Stir Fry
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. They only need couple minutes.
- Use high heat. This helps to develop that classic stir-fry flavor.
- Prep everything in advance. This is a quick dish that moves fast
- Customize your veggies. Its a great way to create an easy shrimp lo mein with vegetables using what you already have.
- Double the sauce if your family likes things extra saucy.
Recipe Swaps and Add-Ins
This is an easy weeknight dinner with shrimp that is endlessly versatile. Here are some ways to make it your own:
Noodles – Try rice noodles, udon, soba, or even zucchini noodles.
Protein – Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or beef.
Veggies – Use mushroom, snow peas, shredded cabbage, or frozen stir-fry blends.
Sauce – No oyster or hoisin sauce? Just use more soy sauce and sweeten with honey or maple syrup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use pre-cooked shrimp?
Yes! Just add them at the end and heat through gently.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Absolutely! Use gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos and gluten-free noodles.
What veggies go best in lo mein?
Any that stir-fry well — carrots, peppers, mushrooms, snow peas, or even spinach. It’s one of the easiest ways to get more veggies in.
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles or lo mein noodles
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for marinating shrimp
- salt, pepper, garlic powder for marinating shrimp
- 2 tbsp oil avocado, vegetable, or sesame
- 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 bell pepper any color, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
For the Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, to slightly thicken the sauce
- Optional: splash of sriracha or pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside while you prep everything else.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, green onion, yellow onion, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, and bell peppers for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add cooked noodles and shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
3 comments
Absolutely delicious!!! Went over well with my family and I appreciate the capacity this recipe has for hidden veggies! 💚💚
Omgosh! Just made this! So good! Taste just like takeout.
Ahhh this makes me so happy. I love that it hit that takeout craving at home. Thanks so much for trying it