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My honey garlic shrimp chow mein brings takeout flavors right to your kitchen. Plump shrimp crisp vegetables and tender noodles all wrapped in that perfect sweet and savory sauce. Best part? It comes together faster than delivery.
Pure Satisfaction
When you need a quick dinner that makes everyone happy this is it. The shrimp stay juicy vegetables keep their crunch and that sauce brings everything together beautifully. Twenty five minutes gets dinner on the table.
What You Need
- Noodles: Eight ounces chow mein they're quick cooking.
- Shrimp: One pound peeled and cleaned.
- Fresh Veggies: Red pepper snap peas julienned carrots.
- The Sauce: Soy sauce honey oyster sauce rice vinegar sesame oil ginger.
- Fresh Flavors: Garlic and green onions make everything pop.
- Basics: Vegetable oil salt pepper that's all.
Start With Noodles
- Get Them Ready
- Cook your noodles drain them well. They'll wait patiently while you make everything else.
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Magic Sauce
- Mix It Up
- Whisk together soy sauce honey oyster sauce vinegar sesame oil and ginger. This sauce makes everything delicious.
Cook Those Shrimp
- Quick Cook
- Heat oil season shrimp cook just until pink. Set them aside they'll come back to the party later.
Veggie Time
- Keep It Crisp
- Same pan stir fry those colorful vegetables. Add garlic and green onions at the end their smell is amazing.
Bring It Together
- Final Steps
- Shrimp comes back to the pan pour in that sauce. Add noodles toss everything together let it get hot and happy.
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Time To Eat
Serve it up right away while everything's hot. Some dumplings on the side make it extra special. A crisp cucumber salad keeps things light and fresh.
Save Some For Later
Keeps well three days in the fridge. When you reheat add a splash of water or soy sauce brings everything back to life.
Make It Yours
Try chicken or tofu instead of shrimp. Add mushrooms or bok choy they work beautifully here. Like it spicy? Chili garlic sauce makes everything exciting.
Perfect Every Time
Keep those noodles al dente they'll finish cooking in the sauce. Fresh garlic and ginger make all the difference. High heat keeps vegetables crisp.
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Good To Know
Each serving gives you about 400 calories. Twenty eight protein forty eight carbs ten fat. Good energy good flavor pure satisfaction.
Quick Answers
Frozen shrimp work fine just thaw them well. Need gluten free? Switch up your soy sauce and noodles. Watch those shrimp they cook quick keep them tender.
Pure Joy
This chow mein brings restaurant flavor home without the wait. That sweet savory balance quick cooking time makes it perfect for any night. Simple ingredients careful cooking lots of love.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use different noodles?
Yes, you can substitute with lo mein noodles, egg noodles, or even spaghetti in a pinch. Just adjust cooking time according to package instructions.
- → How do I prevent soggy vegetables?
Don't overcook the vegetables - they should stay crisp-tender. Stir-fry on high heat and cook them just until they start to soften.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
While best served fresh, you can prep all ingredients ahead. Cook noodles and make sauce up to a day ahead, then stir-fry just before serving.
- → What can I substitute for oyster sauce?
Hoisin sauce makes a good vegetarian substitute, or use additional soy sauce with a pinch of sugar to maintain the umami flavor.
- → Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry before cooking to ensure they get a good sear instead of steaming.