Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, and cabbage. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper.
- Return shrimp to the pan and add cooked noodles.
- Pour sauce over everything and toss well to combine.
- Drizzle sesame oil and stir in green onions.
- Cook 1–2 more minutes until heated through and well coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to maintain tenderness.
- Spaghetti or rice noodles can substitute for lo mein noodles.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili sauce for heat.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg