Shrimp Chow Mein

4.63 from 8 votes

Shrimp Chow Mein - BEST shrimp chow mein recipe ever! This homemade chow mein is loaded with shrimp and so much better than takeouts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Noodles, Shrimp

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Shrimp Chow Mein

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

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 stalk 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

Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Sauce and mix well. Set aside.
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.
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.

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