September 28, 2015

20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

Name: 20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: (1) 8 oz. package lo mein noodles (I found them in the ethnic foods section of our grocery store); Juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons; 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar; 3 Tablespoons soy sauce; 2 Tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce; 2 Teaspoons fresh grated ginger; 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, not thawed; 1 cup frozen red bell pepper strips, not thawed; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Salt to taste, if needed (the soy sauce has a lot of sodium, so taste before you add any to the finished product)

20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein, because let’s be real, sometimes we just need a quick and tasty, noodle dish. Loaded with juicy shrimp, crunchy broccoli, and so much flavor. The whole family will love it!

Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

Hi and happy Monday! Today we’re keeping things short and sweet with this easy recipe for 20-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein. So if you were unsure just what to make for dinner tonight… read on, my friend; I’ve got you covered.

How to cook Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

For this recipe you’ll need shrimp (preferably already peeled), broccoli (I used frozen to save time), red bell pepper slices (again, I used frozen here) lo mein noodles (you can find these in the ethnic food aisle at most grocery stores), a pat of butter, crushed red pepper flakes, 2 eggs, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, fresh grated ginger, sriracha sauce, garlic, and just a kiss of brown sugar. The first thing you’ll do is set the water to heat on the stove, then you can prep the sauce and cook the shrimp/veggies as it comes to boil. The lo mein noodles I used only took 4 minutes to boil, so make sure you keep an eye on them once you place them in the pot.

Once the shrimp and broccoli have cooked, and the noodles are boiled and drained, you’re simply going to combine all of the ingredients in one pan, toss in the sauce, and cook for another minute or two.

Seriously, this dish is the definition of simplicity. ♥♥♥

The best part? It tastes even better than Chinese take-out! My friends basically beg me to make this whenever we do dinner at my place.

If you’d like to use fresh broccoli, peppers, or add in some more veggies to the mix, that’s totally OK. I’ve added shredded carrots, snow peas, and even corn with great results. Just remember – it will likely take longer than 20 minutes if you start making changes. The recipe below, made as is, should take you 15-20 minutes max. Maybe 25 if you’re really snailing around the kitchen 😉

Warning: This dish is quite spicy as-is, so I highly recommend tasting the finished product before adding any additional hot sauce/pepper flakes.

Also, if you’re sensitive to salty food, I suggest using low-sodium soy sauce. I have made this recipe using both varieties and each way comes out delicious. The plus to using low-sodium soy is you can always a more if needed.

Hope you guys love this recipe as much as we did! If you make it, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment box below. Better yet – snap a photo and share it with me on instagram using the #bakerbynature.

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