Shrimp Stir-Fry Lo Mein Noodles

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb

fresh pre-cooked lo mein noodles (or 8 ounces of dried thin spaghetti noodles)

medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)

medium carrot (shredded or cut into matchstick-sized pieces)

red bell pepper (cut into thin long strips)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp

minced ginger

cooking oil

1/2 tsp

toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)

1 tbsp

oyster sauce (can substitute with vegetarian oyster flavored sauce)

2 tsp

low sodium soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version)

1 tsp

Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry (omit if you do not already have this in your pantry)

1 tsp

honey or dark brown sugar

1/4 tsp

sesame oil

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce (optional, to taste)