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Shrimp Chow Mein

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This Shrimp Chow Mein is a takeout favorite made easy at home. Packed with juicy shrimp, tender egg noodles, and crisp vegetables in a savory, slightly sweet sauce, it’s a 30-minute one-wok meal that’s better than your local Chinese restaurant. Quick, flavorful, and sure to satisfy!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • For the Stir Fry:
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 red chili, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 6 oz baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 24 baby bok choy, quartered
  • ¼ cup bamboo shoots
  • 10 oz ready-to-use lo mein egg noodles
  • ¼ cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, cut lengthwise and into 2” pieces
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1½ tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Cook Shrimp: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil. Sear shrimp for 1 minute per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Stir Fry Vegetables: Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili for 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, bok choy, and bamboo shoots. Stir fry for about 1 minute until just tender.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add noodles and sauce to the pan. Stir fry 1–2 minutes until noodles absorb sauce.
  5. Finish Dish: Return shrimp to the pan along with bean sprouts and green onions. Toss to combine and cook 1 more minute.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, leave some seeds in the chili or add a dash of chili flakes.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and check if the oyster sauce is gluten-free.
  • Feel free to swap the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different variation of this dish.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 940mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg