Description
Discover the joy of creating a flavorful homemade Chow Mein in just 20 minutes! This delightful dish features perfectly cooked shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and tender egg noodles tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. It’s an ideal choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste, this shrimp chow mein stands out as a favorite among Asian cuisine enthusiasts. Plus, making it at home is not only quicker but also healthier than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 300 g egg noodles
- 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
- ½ onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 bell pepper (julienned)
- 3 spring onions (cut into 2" pieces)
- 120 g bean sprouts
- Sauce: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and Shao Xing grape juice. Boil or prepare egg noodles according to package instructions.
- Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp until pink (2-3 minutes), then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add more oil and sauté garlic for a few seconds before adding onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for one minute.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce mixture to the pan; toss everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the wok along with spring onions and bean sprouts. Toss until well combined and cook for another minute.
- Serve immediately on plates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg