Description
This Honey-Garlic Shrimp Chow Mein is a flavorful and quick stir-fry that brings together succulent shrimp, savory vegetables, and tender noodles coated in a sweet and garlicky sauce. It’s an easy and delicious dinner that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp and Chow Mein:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz chow mein noodles (or other stir-fry noodles)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup snap peas (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
For the Honey-Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
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Cook the Noodles: Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Honey-Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch slurry, black pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside.
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Cook the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the noodles and toss everything together to coat evenly. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
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Add Shrimp and Serve: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional minute until everything is heated through. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute with other vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or baby corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Spicy Option: Add a bit of chili paste or red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a little heat.
- Noodle Options: You can substitute chow mein noodles with yakisoba noodles or any other stir-fry noodles you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg