Tender steak, juicy shrimp, and chewy noodles tossed in a glossy garlic-soy sauce — this quick stir-fry is bold, savory, and better than takeout!
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition (per serving, est.): ~400 kcal
Dietary Badges:
Quick Weeknight Meal
Asian-Inspired
High-Protein
✅ Ingredients
Lo mein or egg noodles (8 oz dry, or about 12 oz fresh)
8 oz sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into bite-size cubes
8 oz shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 carrots, julienned
3 green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
Cracked black pepper & chili flakes (optional, to taste)
📖 Instructions
Prepare the Noodles
Boil noodles in salted water until tender yet chewy (5–7 minutes for dry lo mein). Drain and set aside.
Sear the Steak
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Add steak, season with pepper, and sear 3–4 minutes until browned but still juicy. Remove and set aside.
Cook Shrimp & Carrots
In the same skillet, add another splash of oil.
Stir-fry shrimp and carrots for 3–4 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and carrots are tender-crisp.
Combine Ingredients
Return steak to the skillet. Add garlic, noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
Toss everything together 2–3 minutes until glossy and hot.
Garnish & Serve
Top with green onions and chili flakes if desired.
Serve immediately while hot.
🔑 Notes
Slice steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Use fresh lo mein noodles if available for authentic chewiness.
Adjust sauce amounts to taste — more soy for saltiness, more oyster sauce for depth.
🌟 Introduction
This Steak Shrimp Noodles stir-fry brings together surf-and-turf flavors with the comforting chew of noodles and a savory-sweet Asian-style sauce.
It’s quick, customizable, and perfect for weeknights when you’re craving something flavorful without waiting for delivery.
🥬 Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Steak: Sirloin or flank steak is best; chicken or tofu can be swapped.
Shrimp: Use medium to large shrimp, cleaned and deveined.
Noodles: Lo mein, egg noodles, or even spaghetti work in a pinch.
Sauce: Add a dash of rice vinegar or chili paste for tang and heat.
🍽 Variations & Serving Suggestions
Spicy Kick: Add Sriracha, chili paste, or extra red pepper flakes.
Extra Veggies: Toss in bok choy, snap peas, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
Nutty Flavor: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts.
Complete Meal: Serve with an Asian cucumber salad or steamed dumplings.
❄️ Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freezer: Not ideal (noodles may soften too much).
Reheat: Stir-fry leftovers in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce or broth.
💌 Final Notes
This Steak Shrimp Noodles recipe is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami-rich flavors — a restaurant-quality dish you can whip up in under 40 minutes.