Shrimp Chow Mein
Shrimp Chow Mein - BEST shrimp chow mein recipe ever! This homemade chow mein is loaded with shrimp and so much better than takeouts.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz (230g) fresh egg noodles (or steamed chow mein/chow mein)
- 6 oz (175g) shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 oz (60g) cabbage (finely sliced)
- 4 oz (125g) bean sprouts (rinsed and drained)
- 1 stalk scallion (cut into 2-inch lengths)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Sauce and mix well. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, followed by the shrimp. Stir-fry the shrimp until half cooked or until the surface turns opaque, then add the cabbage and stir continuously. Next, add the noodles, followed by the Sauce.
- 3
Stir, toss, and flip the noodles back and forth for about 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts and stir to combine well. As soon as the bean sprouts are cooked, add the scallions, stir a few more times, then dish out and serve immediately.