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Shrimp Chow Mein

shrimp chow mein made with tamari, chili sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and shredded vegetables on a plate with chopsticks
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  25 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili sauce (such as Sambal Oelek)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (12-ounce) package dried chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger.

  2. In a small bowl, toss together the shrimp, salt, and two tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture.

  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

  5. Add the carrots, bell pepper, and celery to the same skillet and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the plate with the shrimp.

  6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles (see Note), remaining soy sauce mixture, onion whites, and cabbage and toss to combine. Cook until slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Return the vegetables and shrimp to the skillet and toss until combined and warmed through.

  7. Serve topped with onion greens.


Note: If the noodles are stuck together, rinse them under water to separate them before adding them to the skillet.