Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein
Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein brings bouncy shrimp, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables together in a glossy soy–oyster sauce with a hint of ginger and garlic. It’s balanced, savory, and full of texture, perfect for busy weeknights or a quick, satisfying dinner when you’re craving takeout-style flavors at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the angel hair in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
- 3
Toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix water, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and ground ginger into a sauce.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 6
Cook and stir the shrimp in the hot oil until pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Remove the shrimp from the skillet to a bowl and return the pan to the heat.
- 8
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan.
- 9
Cook and stir the bell pepper, celery, broccoli, snap peas, onion, cabbage, and garlic in the oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetable mixture; stirring continually, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 30 to 45 seconds.
- 11
Return the shrimp to the pan; cook 1 minute more.
- 12
Add the drained pasta; toss to coat.
- Calories 611.93 kcal High 31%
- Protein 40.16 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 87.29 g 32%
- Total Fat 11.85 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 274.01 mg High 91%
- Sodium 1321.71 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 10.15 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 13.18 g --
- Added Sugars 3.08 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 155.61 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.98 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 859.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 94.31 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 13.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Broccoli Florets, Celery, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 611.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Broccoli Florets, Celery, Cornstarch, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 611.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein healthy?
- Speedy Shrimp Lo Mein has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 611.93 calories and 40.16 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1321.71 mg (57% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.33 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.08 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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