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Shrimp Lo Mein
40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
C
40 min
40 minShrimp Lo Mein
what you need
Ingredients
shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish450 g
cornstarch (for the shrimp)Pantry8 g- baking sodaPantry5 g
soy sauce (for the shrimp)Pantry22 ml- low sodium soy sauce (for the sauce)Pantry180 ml
- dark brown sugarPantry100 g
- hoisin saucePantry60 ml
- rice wine vinegarPantry30 ml
- cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry16 g
- browning sauce (optional)Pantry60 ml
red bell pepper (sliced or chopped)Produce1 piece
carrots (shredded)Produce30 g- green bell pepper (sliced or chopped)Produce1 piece
- scallions (sliced)Produce4 pieces
garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
ginger (chopped fine)Produce20 g
white onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
spaghettiGrains450 g- vegetable oil (for stir-frying)Pantry30 ml
per serving
Nutrition
639kcal
- Carbs
- 108 g
- Proteins
- 33 g
- Fat
- 9 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Colander
Whisk
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Marinate the shrimp
- Toss the shrimp with the cornstarch, baking soda and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Let sit while you prepare the rest.
- Step 2
Make the sauce
- Whisk the low sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, hoisin, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch and browning sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3
Cook the noodles
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until just shy of al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Step 4
Sear the shrimp
- Heat oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Sear the shrimp until just pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
- Step 5
Stir-fry the vegetables
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and carrots to the pan and stir-fry until slightly softened.
- Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and cook until fragrant.
- Step 6
Combine and toss
- Return the shrimp to the pan with the noodles.
- Pour in the sauce and toss over high heat until everything is coated and the sauce thickens.
- Step 7
Serve
- Plate the lo mein hot, topped with extra scallions.
most cooked first