Lo Mein are noodles mixed with a savory sauce, vegetables, and a protein source.  This recipe is from Appetite For China and includes clam juice and oyster sauce in the sauce. Many lo mein recipes also call for vegetables like bean sprouts, water chestnuts, or celery.  Feel free to be creative.

Ingredients

8 oz fresh lo mein noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb shrimp, squid or a combination of seafoods, peeled and deveined
1/2 tbspminced garlic
1 tsp minced or grated ginger
4 scallions, shredded
4 oz snow peas

Sauce:

1/3 cup clam juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tsp sugar

Preparation

Cook the noodles  according to package instructions until al dente, or the minimum amount of time suggested by the package. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold wate. Return the noodles to the original pot, toss with the sesame oil until the noodles are well-coated, and set aside.

Combine clam juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and sugar and set aside.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates contact. Add the peanut or vegetable oil and swirl to coat the base. Add the seafood and sear until pink on the outside but not fully cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

In the same wok, add the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and continue stir frying until bright green.  Pour in the claim juice mixture. Add the noodles and shrimp and toss until heated through and well-coated with sauce.  Transfer to a platter, or divide into individual bowls and plates, and serve.

Nutrition

6 servings