Description
A lighter version of classic shrimp lo mein, perfect for a satisfying date night meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat or brown rice noodles
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil and avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha (if using).
- Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss well to coat.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently until everything is heated through, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For lower sodium, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken breast or tofu.
- Use any firm vegetable you prefer, such as bell peppers or snow peas.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 210
Keywords: shrimp, lo mein, healthy, date night, noodles, stir-fry, asian