Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

Shrimp Chow Mein is a no-fuss, easy one-pot meal that gets ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients. Say no to takeaways and make these Cantonese-style shrimp noodles at home using my easy recipe.

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Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

Shrimp Chow Mein is a no-fuss, easy one-pot meal that gets ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients. Say no to takeaways and make these Cantonese-style shrimp noodles at home using my easy recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Equipment

Ingredients

To Marinate The Shrimps

15-18 medium-size shrimps (prawns) fresh or frozen, cleaned and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon lime juice

For The Sauce

4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or any other hot sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil

For Cooking The Noodles

7 ounce uncooked medium-sized egg noodles 200 g
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

For The Chow Mein

2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup finely julienned carrots
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced red and yellow bell peppers
½ cup moong bean sprouts
salt to taste
½ cup chopped spring onion greens

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Instructions

Preparation

Make sure to keep the ingredients ready before starting to make the chow mein. You need to stir fry the ingredients on high flame for the best flavor and if they are not handy, you might burn the ones in the wok.

Cook The Noodles

Cook egg noodles as per the manufacturer’s direction.
Drain and toss with oil and set aside.
Note - Do not overcook the noodles otherwise the chow mein will become mushy.

Marinate The Shrimp

Add shrimp to a medium mixing bowl.
Add salt, black pepper, red chili powder, and lime juice, and coat the shrimp with the mixture.
Set aside.

Mix The Sauces

Stir together soy sauce, white vinegar, Sriracha sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl and set it aside.

Make The Chow Mein

Heat a wok over high heat.
Once the wok is hot, add oil.
Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add ginger and garlic and fry for 6-8 seconds.
Add the marinated shrimp to the wok and saute for 2 minutes until they are pink in color.
Add carrots, cabbage, red and yellow bell pepper, and bean sprouts to the wok and saute for a minute.
Tip - Toss the vegetables only a few times. They should get a nice sear and should be firm and not soggy.
Now add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture that we made earlier and toss well using 2 large spoons, large chopsticks, or tongs.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds and serve hot.

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Notes

To make cooking quicker, prepare the veggies while the noodles cook.

Stir-fry the ingredients in small batches to maintain their texture and prevent overcrowding in the pan. Overcrowding can lead to steaming rather than stir-frying, resulting in soggy vegetables.

Use high heat throughout the cooking process to ensure the ingredients are cooked quickly, maintaining their crispness and vibrant colors.

I have used wild-caught medium-sized shrimp (shells and veins removed), but you can choose any easily available size. The cooking time will differ, though. If using small shrimp, saute them for 1 minute; if using large shrimp, saute for 3-4 minutes.

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