Easy Shrimp Chow Mein

Fresh fast and full of flavor this shrimp chow mein comes together quickly with tender noodles crisp veggies and a glossy savory sauce that tastes better than takeout

Yield: 3 -4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Special Equipment: Wok or Large Skillet

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles or spaghetti

• 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

• 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry

• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

• 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 2 teaspoons honey

• ½ teaspoon white pepper

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 1 tablespoon grated ginger

• 1 carrot sliced thin

• 1 small head broccoli cut into florets

• ½ cup shredded cabbage

• ½ cup snow peas sliced lengthwise

• 4 green onions sliced whites and 3 inch strips of greens

Directions

1. Cook noodles and broccoli together for 3 to 4 minutes then drain rinse and set aside.

2. Mix oyster sauce soy sauce cooking wine honey sesame oil and white pepper in a small bowl.

3. Heat oil in a hot wok add shrimp garlic and ginger and cook just until shrimp turn pink then remove before overcooking.

4. Add carrots cabbage and snow peas and stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until crisp tender.

5. Return shrimp then add noodles and broccoli pour sauce over everything and toss until fully coated then add green onions and toss again.

6. Serve hot.

Tips:

• High heat gives the best char and flavor

• Grill shrimp first for smoky flavor

• Garnish with sesame seeds or lime juice