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Keto lo mein recipe with chicken, shrimp, and crisp vegetables in a glossy savory ginger sauce.

Keto Lo Mein Recipe

Emily Carter
Toss shrimp, chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy low-carb noodles in a fragrant sesame-ginger sauce. This quick stir fry delivers authentic takeout flavor in about 32 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saute pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil (or other light oil)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup raw shrimp peeled and cut in half
  • 1 cup raw chicken cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup raw bell pepper cut into strips (I used red and yellow)
  • 1 cup snow peas trimmed
  • 1 cup raw bean sprouts washed
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash strands
  • 2 cups miracle noodles (shiritake)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener **
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
  • 2 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Warm the avocado oil and sesame oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. The surface should look fluid and shimmer slightly before the proteins go in.
  • Add the shrimp and chicken, then stir fry for about 3 minutes until cooked through. The shrimp should turn opaque and the chicken strips should lose their raw-looking centers.
  • Transfer the cooked shrimp and chicken to a plate. Removing them now prevents the proteins from tightening while the vegetables cook.
  • Place the minced ginger and garlic in the empty pan and cook for about 2 minutes. The aromatics should smell fragrant before they begin to brown.
  • Add the bell pepper, snow peas, bean sprouts, scallions, and Napa cabbage, then stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Pull the pan from the heat while the vegetables are just softened and still brightly colored.
  • Pour in the dark soy sauce, sweetener, rice wine vinegar, and lime juice, then cook for 2 minutes. The liquid should bubble and look slightly glossier as the flavors come together.
  • Return the shrimp and chicken to the pan with the spaghetti squash strands and miracle noodles. Turn everything until the sauce coats the noodles and vegetables evenly.
  • Serve the lo mein hot and garnish with cilantro if desired. The finished dish should look glossy, aromatic, and lightly saucy rather than wet.

Notes

Noodle prep: Rinse and drain the miracle noodles thoroughly, then dry-fry them in a warm ungreased pan until they squeak to prevent excess liquid from thinning the sauce.
Protein tip: Stir fry the shrimp and chicken first and transfer them to a plate immediately so they stay tender and plump while the vegetables cook.
Vegetable texture: Keep the heat high and the vegetables moving constantly. Remove them from heat as soon as the cabbage wilts while the snow peas remain bright and crisp.
Storage and reheating: Store cooled leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a hot skillet just until warm to keep the vegetables and noodles from becoming soggy.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Lo Mein Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
720
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
450
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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