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Healthy Kids Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

               
Shrimp Lo Mein
Make this healthy shrimp lo mein recipe a part of your weeknight routine. Minced ginger, sesame oil and chopped scallions enhance the Asian-inspired flavor of this takeout copycat.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/3 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 scallions, chopped
6 oz Chinese egg noodles or multigrain spaghetti, cooked and drained
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Directions
Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the sesame oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1 garlic clove and 1 teaspoon of the ginger. Add the shrimp and toss with the soy sauce mixture.

Step 2

Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shrimp (with the marinade) and cook, turning once, until pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan.

Step 3

Add the canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the remaining 1 garlic clove and the remaining 1 teaspoon ginger and sauté until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and scallions. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the shrimp and the noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 195
Make this for: Heart Healthy
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Per serving:
calories:195
total fat:5g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:24mg
sodium:135mg
total carb:24g
fibers:2g
sugars:2g
proteins:12g

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About This Healthy Recipe

This gorgeous healthy lo mein dish is so tasty and easy to make that it’s likely to become a regular in your dinner rotation. The heart-healthy Chinese takeout-inspired dish is loaded with mouthwatering flavors along with vibrant colors. And thanks to the rainbow of colors, you and your family will enjoy a wide variety of healthy nutrients. But all they’ll care about is the delicious taste. Thanks to reduced-sodium soy sauce, combined with other Asian flavor powerhouses like fresh ginger, hoisin sauce and sesame oil, this hearty lo mein shouts all the flavors of your favorite takeout dish but with far less sodium. In fact, it contains only 135mg per serving, which your heart will thank you for! At only 195 calories per serving, this dish can also help you maintain a healthy weight. In fact, it has so few calories that you can even enjoy seconds without guilt! And since kids love this dish as much as adults, it’s a very family-friendly meal to make any night of the week.

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Healthy Kids Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/3 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 scallions, chopped
6 oz Chinese egg noodles or multigrain spaghetti, cooked and drained
Directions
Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the sesame oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1 garlic clove and 1 teaspoon of the ginger. Add the shrimp and toss with the soy sauce mixture.

Step 2

Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shrimp (with the marinade) and cook, turning once, until pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan.

Step 3

Add the canola oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the remaining 1 garlic clove and the remaining 1 teaspoon ginger and sauté until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and scallions. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the shrimp and the noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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