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Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein

Connie Taylor
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz soba noodles weight before cooking, cooked and drained
  • sesame oil for sauteing
  • 1 pound medium sized shrimp 31/40, peeled, deveined and dried very well
  • 3 green onions (chopped plus more for garnish)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tbsp freshly ground ginger
  • 2 C bok choy sliced
  • 2 lg carrots julienne
  • 4-5 baby portobello mushrooms cut in quarters
  • 1 lg sweet chili pepper chopped
  • 1 C snow peas julienne
  • 1/2 C soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking sherry
  • 1 tsp hot chili paste or sauce more if desired

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large wok or shallow skillet on high.
  • Add 1 tbsp of the sesame oil and coat the pan.
  • Add the shrimp and cook about one minute on each side.
  • Take care not to crowd the pan and work in batches if needed.
  • Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  • Add the green onion, garlic and ginger.
  • Saute one minute.
  • Add the rest of the veggies and saute until the bok choy starts to wilt and shrink.
  • Add the soy sauce, sherry and hot chili paste.
  • Add the shrimp back to the wok along with the noodles.
  • Heat through and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve with freshly chopped green onion for garnish.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Taylor @Happybellyfoodie.com