Shrimp Lo Mein

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces lo mein noodles or 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, whole wheat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 4 scallions, whites and greens separated, chopped
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 2 medium carrots, cut into thin slices
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

Recipe

• 1 prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
• 2 in a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
• 3 add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until lightly golden.
• 4 add the mushrooms, carrots, and bell pepper, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 5 toss in the shrimp and cook until just pink and slightly firm.
• 6 add the cooked noodles, oyster sauce, and soy sauce to the pan.
• 7 cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the sauce is thickened and covers the noodles in a light sheen.
• 8 divide the mixture among 4 plates.
• 9 if desired, garnish with the scallion greens. (i think it overwhelms the dish and normally leave it off, however, it is pretty.).