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Shrimp Chow Mein

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Marinade:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsps soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Chow Mein:

  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles or egg noodles
  • 2 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded 
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsps rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsps brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch slurry (see notes)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and cornstarch.
  • Pour the marinade over the shrimp in a shallow dish. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil to make the sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with equal parts water) and set aside.
  • Cook the chow mein noodles or egg noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp onto a plate and set aside.
  • Using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat.  Add the chopped onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and shredded cabbage to the skillet and cook until the mushrooms and cabbage are tender and cooked through. The amount will shrink down quite a bit.
  • Place the cooked noodles into vegetable mixture and evenly combine. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir-fry everything together until well combined and heated through. Add in the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.