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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 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 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 talk scallion cut into 2-inch lengths
Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

  • Prepping the noodles involve rinsing the noodles thoroughly with cold water, and then drained before cooking. Some noodles involve soaking the noodles with hot water, drained before cooking. Please follow the packaging instructions to get the best results.  If you use dried egg noodles, please also follow the instructions on the back of the package.
  • Egg noodles, or Chinese chow mein are labeled differently: chow mein, steamed chow mein, pan-fried chow mein, egg noodles,  Hong Kong egg noodles, etc. I used steamed chow mein.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 202mg (67%) Sodium 1284mg (54%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 202mg 67%
Sodium 1284mg 54%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.