Shrimp Chow Mein with Rice – A Simple Recipe to Make it at Home
Do you love Chinese food but don’t feel like going out? Here’s a simple recipe to make Shrimp Chow Mein with Rice, also called La Choy Shrimp Chow Mein, at home that you’ll love!
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Introduction
I love shrimp chow mein! After a bad experience ordering it from a local take-out restaurant, we decided to learn how to make it ourselves. My husband searched for a recipe and found one he thought sounded right, but the recipe he found was for chicken chow mein. He made some changes, and we both loved it!
La Choy Shrimp Chow Mein with Rice – 30 Minutes & Dinner at Home!
Shrimp Chow Mein
Equipment
- 14" nonstick wok I have a T-Fal Nonstick 14" Wok that I love!
- Plastic Spoons Make sure the spoons you use won't harm the finish of the wok.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 4 cups celery thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 4 cups onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound shrimp, raw
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth I use Progresso
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 tbsp cornstarch Mix into 1/2 cup water (listed above)
- 4 cups white rice whichever you prefer – we used Minute Rice
- chow mein noodles I use La Choy
Instructions
- Make the rice. By the time it’s done, your Chow Mein will be ready!
- Place a very large wok over high heat and let it sit for a minute. Add the oil, swishing it around the sides of the wok. Once it begins smoking, add in the onions and celery. Sprinkle the sugar over them and mix. Stir-fry for 2-4 minutes. Push the onion and celery mixture to the side of the wok.
- If needed, add a little more peanut oil to the open area. Add in the shrimp and allow them to cook. Once cooked, mix the shrimp with the onions and celery.
- Add in the soy sauce and the chicken broth. Once the mixture starts to boil, mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl or measuring cup, blending thoroughly. Add the mixture to the wok, continually stirring. If you prefer your Chow Mein to be thicker, you can add more cornstarch mixed with water. If it’s too thick, add a little water and stir. Remove from heat.
- Divide the rice into 8 bowls, spreading it out across the bottoms of the bowls. Top each with 1/8 of the Shrimp Chow Mein mixture. Top with La Choy Chow Mein Noodles, and serve with additional soy sauce to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
The most involved part of the recipe is cutting the celery and onions. Despite this, the meal comes together quickly once you begin cooking. If you’re trying to come up with a quick meal, in 30 minutes, you’ll have dinner with this recipe for shrimp chow mein!
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If you’re looking for more ideas for dinner, I have a few! Firstly, I make a Crockpot Lasagna with Ground Beef that I consider “classic comfort food!” If you’re a slow cooker fan, consider trying Crockpot Glazed Pork Tenderloin. Another one of my favorites is Marry Me Chicken (that one is made on the stovetop).
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Thanks for stopping by. If you try making shrimp chow mein, please be sure to come back and rate it. I also hope you’ll share it with your friends.
This is easy to make for a quick meal and it’s good too!