Easy Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce sodium intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness without shellfish.

Get a large deep skillet or wok and heat the vegetable oil on medium-high.

Add the garlic, green onions, green chili, and ginger paste to the wok and stir-fry quickly to release the aromatics.

Pour in the soy sauce.

Add the broccoli to the pan, stirring to combine the vegetables with the other ingredients.

Stir-fry for around 4 to 5 minutes, until the broccoli begins to cook.

Working quickly, add the noodles to the wok to combine them with the other ingredients, cooking for 2 minutes.

Add the shrimp last to heat them through properly.

Stir-fry for a few more minutes making sure all the ingredients are combined, then serve.

Cooking Techniques

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