Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe
Make Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Noodles & Sauce
Shrimp & Marinade
Vegetables & Aromatics
Finishing & Optional
Method
Noodles & Sauce
- 1
- 2
Make sauce
In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch and 3 tbsp water. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Shrimp & Marinade
- 3
Marinate shrimp
Pat shrimp dry. In a bowl mix shrimp with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 egg white and 1 tsp cornstarch. Toss to coat and let rest 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients. The egg white and cornstarch give a light velvety texture when quickly stir-fried.
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 4
Prep aromatics and vegetables
Mince garlic and ginger, slice scallions into 2-inch pieces separating white and green parts, thinly slice half the onion, julienne the carrot, thinly slice the celery and trim the peas. Rinse and drain bean sprouts. Keep vegetables separate so they can be added to the wok in stages.
- 5
Stir-fry shrimp
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until just pink and mostly cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate and reserve juices.
- 6
Stir-fry vegetables
Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the hot wok. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 15–20 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced onion, carrot and celery; stir-fry 1–2 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but are still crisp. Add snow peas and cook 30–45 seconds. Add bean sprouts and toss once.
Combine & Finish
- 7
Return shrimp and add noodles
Return the cooked shrimp and any accumulated juices to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- 8
Toss and cook
Using tongs or two spatulas, toss everything vigorously for 1–2 minutes so the sauce evenly coats the noodles and vegetables. If the mixture seems dry, add 1–2 tbsp water or chicken stock. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or soy sauce if needed.
- 9
Finish
Turn off the heat and drizzle 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Toss in the green parts of the scallions. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.