Shrimp Lo Mein

A popular Chinese takeout dish perfect for dinner or lunch.

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Shrimp Lo Mein is a popular Chinese dish made with a generous serving of vegetables and shrimps. This recipe is simple to make and is very delicious, perfect for week night dinners or even for work lunches. It is also a popular Chinese restaurant take out dish and this recipe of Shrimp Lo Mein tastes as good as any restaurant version.

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Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

A popular Chinese takeout dish perfect for dinner or lunch.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients for Shrimp Lo Mein

• 12 to 15 Shrimps peeled, deveined
• 125 g Chow Mein Noodles cooked as per packet instructions
• 1 Small Carrot sliced
• 1/2 cup Green Peas shelled
• 1/2 cup Mushrooms – 2 cups chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves minced
• 100 g Chinese Cabbage chopped
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
• 1/2 tbsp Corn Flour
• 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

How to make Shrimp Lo Mein

• Mix the sesame oil, oyster sauce and corn flour in a large pot.
• Pour the chicken stock and stir well.
• Heat 1/2 tsp of vegetable oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Add the shrimps and saute until pink and opaque.
• Remove and transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan.
• Add the mushrooms, carrot, peas and garlic.
• Stir-fry for a minute or two.
• Add the cabbage and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock mixture, shrimps and noodles.
• Stir gently until the sauce has thickened and noodles are coated evenly.
• Serve.

Notes

You can also add capsicums, celery and red onions if desired.

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