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Shrimp Chow Mein

You don't have to order takeout to enjoy sweet-and-savory shrimp chow mein. This American Chinese restaurant staple is easy enough to stir-fry at home.

Ingredients :
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 4 teaspoons Xiao Xing wine, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 ounces uncooked chow mein noodles
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 10 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
Directions :
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons wine, cornstarch and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat; set aside.
  2. In another small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons wine, oyster sauce and sugar. Set aside.
  3. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; keep warm.
  5. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan, add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add cabbage, pepper, sprouts and carrot; cook until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add noodles, reserved shrimp, sauce mixture and green onion; heat through.

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