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prep time
25 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
45 min
Low Carb Shrimp And Broccoli Lo Mein
Just because you are Keto doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fantastic Chinese food with noodles! Tofu noodles are an excellent substitute for wheat noodles; in fact, they might be better because they are low in calories, low carb and stay al dente in texture. This Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein is made by stir-frying succulent shrimp and combining it with steamed broccoli and then glazing it with a lo mein sauce to bring it all together. Add this to your list of shirataki noodle Keto recipes! This makes for an easy Keto dinner.
I like spicy Chinese food, what can I use to pair with this dish?
Sambal or Sriracha is a great way to spice up this Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein! Chopped spicy Thai chilies are also delicious if you are brave.
Do I have to include the onion?
No, but it does help to create an authentic flavor experience. However, if you are sensitive to onion or on a stringent Keto diet, you can omit it.
What kind of tofu noodles should I use?
For this recipe, we recommend using the shirataki spaghetti tofu noodles, but shirataki fettucini noodles would be great if you like flat, wide noodles.
What size of shrimp should I use?
Any size shrimp will work, but if you like shrimp to be very evenly distributed, choose smaller shrimp. However, this recipe uses more jumbo shrimp because they are so delicious and tender. Feel free to add more shrimp than this recipe calls for as well, especially if your protein needs are higher.
Why is my sauce runny?
The recipe doesn’t include any sauce thickener. It is so delicious without it, but if you like the sauce to glaze feel free to add 1 tsp arrowroot powder to the sauce and then pour it over the noodles in the wok.
Serving suggestions
You can serve this dish with our Best Keto Egg Drop Soup recipe: https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/best-keto-egg-drop-soup
Net Carbs
7.6 g
Fiber
5.8 g
Total Carbs
13.7 g
Protein
21.8 g
Fats
12.2 g
240 cals
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Ingredients
Avocado Oil
1-½ tablespoon
Shrimp, Cooked From Fresh
1 pound
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
¼ tsp
Avocado Oil
1-½ tablespoon
Broccoli
12 ounce
Avocado Oil
1-½ tablespoon
White Onion
¾ cup
Garlic
3 clove
Mushrooms
8 ounce
Pasta Zero Plus Shirataki Spaghetti by Nasoya
24-undefined ounce
Soy Sauce
4 tablespoon
Sherry Cooking Wine by Holland House
1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 12
45 min
Step 1
Drain the tofu noodles very well. You want to remove as much moisture from the noodles as possible. Better yet, you could microwave the noodles for 1-2 minutes on high. This will cause more water to release, then drain it a second time to remove the extra water.Step 2
Preheat a large wok over high heat until very hot and starting to smoke. Add the avocado oil, drizzling it around the wok and its sidewalls. You will need to work very quickly from here on out so make sure to have all the ingredients prepped ready to go into the hot wok.Step 3
Prepare the sauce by combining the soy sauce, sherry wine, and sesame seed oil. You want the sauce to glaze and using thickener is not an issue for you, add 1 tsp of arrowroot powder here. Stir well and set aside.Step 4
Add the shrimp and kosher salt. Stir fry until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Set aside to a clean bowl while you prepare the broccoli. The shrimp does not need to be completely cooked through as it will get a second cook later on.Step 5
Add 1 tbsp avocado oil to the now hot wok (remove the shrimp from the wok but keep the wok on the heat). Swirl the wok to distribute the oil. Add the broccoli and ¼ cup of water and place a lid or a sheet tray on top of the wok. Steam the broccoli for 1 minute.Step 6
Remove the lid and stir the broccoli to make sure that they are evenly cooked. If they are not evenly cooked, give them another 30 seconds stirring constantly. They only need to be cooked halfway through as they will get a second cook later on.Step 7
The broccoli should be halfway cooked and will get second cooking later. Remove the broccoli to a clean bowl or in the same bowl as the shrimp.Step 8
Add another 1 tbsp of avocado oil to the wok and add minced garlic and sliced white onion and mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the onion is slightly caramelized and softened.Step 9
Add the drained tofu noodles and stir fry working to removing as much of the water from them as possible. This will take several minutes with constant stirring.Step 10
Add the lo mein sauce. Drizzle the sauce over all the noodles, shrimp, and broccoli.Step 11
Cook the sauce down by halfway, it will bubble vigorously. If using arrowroot powder, it should thicken almost immediately so be prepared to stir constantly to glaze and coat the noodles.Step 12
Add the broccoli and shrimp back into the wok. Stir well to incorporate the shrimp and broccoli. Your dish should now be coming to completion. Check the seasoning adding more soy sauce or salt if you would like. Check the broccoli as well to make sure it is the doneness you desire. Serve hot dividing the dish into four portions. Top with spicy red chilies, sambal, Sriracha as desired.
Comments
jenxamanda 3 years ago
Didn’t have hardly anything, replaced the mushroom with cabbage, the cooking wine with more soy sauce- seasoned my shrimp with red chili flakes and mrs dash spicy jalapeño, added an egg & one stevia packet - came out GREAT. Still would like to attempt the recipe as it. Oh yeah, butter, butter helped.
Justinrdavis 4 years ago
This. Was. Amazing!
Sparraga 4 years ago
One of my favorite food. It’s so yummy. 😃
recipewriter 4 years ago
Agreed :)