Easy Shrimp Chow Mein
This is a very quick and tasty shrimp chow mein recipe. You can serve over rice instead of chow mein noodles for a different take on the dish.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1(6 ounce) package chow mein noodles
- ¼cup vegetable oil
- 1cup chopped onions
- 2pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1(14 ounce) can beef consomme
- 1cup diced celery
- ½teaspoon salt
- 1(8 ounce) package bean sprouts
- 1(4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- ⅓cup cold water
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
- 2teaspoons soy sauce
- 1teaspoon white sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chow mein noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.Step 2
While noodles cook, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook and stir until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add shrimp and cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Add consomme, celery, and salt; cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Add bean sprouts and mushrooms and bring to a simmer.Step 3
Blend water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar together in a small bowl. Add mixture to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over cooked chow mein noodles.