Ingredients
– 200 g (7 oz) Lo Mein or egg noodles
– 250 g (9 oz) cubed sirloin steak
– 200 g (7 oz) peeled and deveined shrimp
– 1 medium carrot (60 g) julienned
– 3 chopped green onion stalks
– 3 cloves (9 g) minced garlic
– 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oyster sauce
– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hoisin sauce
– 1 teaspoon (5 g) brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral oil for stir-frying
– Optional: black pepper and chili flakes for added heat
Instructions
1-Getting this surf and turf noodle stir fry just right is all about following simple steps that anyone can handle, even if you’re a student juggling classes. First off, start by cooking the noodles in salted boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes until they’re tender, then drain them well. This sets the base for absorbing all those delicious flavors later on.
2-Next, heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cubed sirloin steak for 3 to 4 minutes until it’s browned, then set it aside. In the same pan, sautรฉ the shrimp and julienned carrot for about 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and the carrots soften. Once that’s done, return the steak to the pan, add the minced garlic, cooked noodles, and the savory sauce mixture.
3-Stir-fry everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until well coated and heated through. Finally, garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of chili flakes if you want some extra kick. This method takes around 30 minutes total, making it ideal for working professionals who need a quick meal. For variations, try adding different veggies like broccoli for more crunch, as mentioned in our earlier tips.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Keep the skillet hot when stir-frying to achieve the perfect sear on steak and prevent shrimp from becoming rubbery
๐ฅ Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking – julienne the carrot thinly so it cooks quickly with the shrimp
๐ Don’t overcook the noodles when boiling them initially – they’ll finish cooking in the sauce and absorb more flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Can be gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
