Shrimp Chow Mein
This shrimp chow mein is better (and better for you) than takeout. It's made of succulent shrimp, stir-fried veggies, and ever so slightly crisp noodles all tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. Yummy!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the stir fry
- 12 ounces (340 g) chow mein noodles cooked according to package directions
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 1 ½ pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ½ cup finely chopped scallions + more for garnish
- 3 cups (210 g) shredded green cabbage
- 1 ½ cups (147 g) sugar snap peas
- 2 large carrots julienned
For the sauce
- ⅓ cup (77 g) oyster sauce
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup (59 ml) sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.12 ounces chow mein noodles
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until pink and cooked through.3 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 1/2 pound large shrimp
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add in the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil and the garlic, ginger and scallions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add in the cabbage, snap peas and carrots and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, ½ cup finely chopped scallions + more for garnish, 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, 2 large carrots
- Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce.⅓ cup oyster sauce, ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, ¼ cup sesame oil, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Once the vegetables are done, add back in the shrimp, the cooked noodles and the sauce. Toss well to coat, cooking for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with more scallions for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 315 grams | Calories: 484 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 143 mg | Sodium: 1881 mg | Potassium: 392 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 6 g
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