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This Shrimp Chow Mein is a quick and easy one pot meal, loaded with sizzling shrimp, flavorful vegetables and fried noodles. It’s so delicious and you will find yourself making it again and again as a quick weeknight dinner!
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Shrimp Chow Mein

A quick one-pot meal loaded with shrimp, vegetables and fried noodles. This Chinese dish makes a delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: shrimp chow mein
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 427kcal
Author: TipBuzz

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
  • 8-10 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 large cloves
  • 1/2 large yellow onion
  • 1 medium carrot sliced diagonally or into matchsticks
  • 3 cups bok choy or green cabbage, chopped

Chow Mein Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or Chinese cooking wine, or sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil toasted sesame oil (optional)

Garnishes (optional)

  • 2 green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package directions (they usually need only be soaked briefly in hot water). Reserve.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil along with the minced garlic and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the onion, sliced carrots, bok choy (or other vegetables you're using). Stir fry until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Then remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet along with the shrimp. Sauté for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque (this time will vary based on the shrimp size).
  • Add the vegetables back to the pan along with the noodles. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to become slightly crispy in places.
  • In a cup, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and optional sesame oil. Pour onto the noodles and toss a few times to combine using kitchen tongs.
  • Garnish with optional green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: You can store chow mein in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Make Ahead: To save time, you can cut the vegetables and thaw the shrimp in the fridge the night before.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 2059mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4953IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbs: 43g