How to make Chow Mein Noodles with Seafood

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and chicken is often more affordable.

scallops

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Mushrooms provide a similar texture and canned clams are budget-friendly.

squid

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar crunch and cabbage is less expensive.

Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.

Add a splash of sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add shrimp, scallops, and squid; stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas; stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water; stir until smooth.

Pour sauce over the seafood and vegetables; stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan; toss everything together until well combined.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; stir-fry for another minute.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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