Shrimp Lo Mein

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Simple, fast and healthy, this is a meal that you'll want to keep in your rotation. Change the flavors around by using different seafood and vegetables, so you'll always be pleasantly surprised with the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • dash blackened seasoning
  • 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 celery rib, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic and blackened seasoning; set aside. Cook linguine according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, honey, ginger and pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  4. Stir-fry celery and carrot in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, broccoli and cashews; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain linguine; stir into skillet. Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.
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