Description
Sizzling Honey Garlic Shrimp Chow Mein delivers a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors dancing across your plate. Noodles intertwine with succulent shrimp, promising a quick, satisfying meal that will transport you straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) chow mein noodles
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) snap peas
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare chow mein noodles per package instructions, ensuring they are al dente. Thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger until well combined. Reserve at room temperature.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant pink and curl slightly. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir-fry bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Incorporate minced garlic and green onions, cooking for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Pour prepared sauce over the ingredients and gently fold in noodles, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes at medium heat until completely warmed through and sauce slightly thickens.
Notes
- Choose thin egg noodles or fresh chow mein noodles for authentic texture and quicker cooking time.
- Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect wok-like caramelization on shrimp and vegetables without overcooking.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Swap protein by replacing shrimp with chicken, tofu, or sliced beef for dietary preferences or protein variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg