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Prawn Chow Mein in wok

Easy King Prawn Chow Mein

Safira
Easy King Prawn Chow mein - Or Shrimp Chow Mein is one of my favourite fakeaway recipes and a well known noodle dish. This Easy Prawn Chow Mein recipe is healthy, a fakeaway favourite and quick to make (ready to eat in 15 minutes)! Prawn Chow Mein is made with Fresh Egg Noodles, king prawns, Veggies and a Chow Mein Sauce.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chow Mein Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 3 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 100 ml Fish or Chicken Stock
  • 4 tsp Cornflour
  • White Pepper

Chow Mein Noodles

  • 225 g Egg Noodles
  • 240 g King Prawns
  • 3 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Sliced
  • 1/2 Red Chilli Sliced
  • 1 Red Pepper cut into cubes or slices
  • 2 Spring Onions sliced
  • 150 g Mangetout

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and mixing together. 
  • Prepare the Noodles according to the pack instructions then drain.
  • Season Prawns.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
  • Add Garlic and Red Chilli and stir fry for 10 seconds. 
  • Add Prawns and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add Peppers and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add Noodles and Sauce. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add Spring Onions and Mangetout.
  • Toss to combine. Remove from heat, stir everything through and serve immediately.

Notes

do i need a wok to make chow mein?

A wok makes life easier because of the sheer quantity of veg and noodles to begin with but you can absolutely use a large flat frying pan or saute pan instead.

Tips and Variations

Veggie Alternative - You can use firm tofu instead. I have even seen Paneer versions. Yet to try it myself but I can imagine that the flavours work well.
Heat - Keep the heat high, this recipe is cooked high and fast!
Flavourings - Feel free to add other flavours such as crushed or slivered Ginger or a squeeze of Sriracha.
Soy Sauce - This recipe calls for Light Soy Sauce. Tamari works well if you are Gluten Free.
Ingredients - Have everything prepped and ready to go and the noodles cooking away.
Protein - This recipe also works with Beef and Chicken. You will have to adjust cooking times accordingly.
Stock - In Chow Mein recipes there is usually some Shoaling wine, I replace that with Fish or Chicken Stock in this recipe.
Veggies - You can buy stir fry veg packs and use those to make life easier as I often do.
Prawns - It is very easy to overcook prawns. The total combined time should be no longer then 5 minutes depending on the Prawns you are using.

how long does shrimp chow mein last? 

Prawn chow mein is best eaten fresh but leftovers last in fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a couple of tablespoons of water on the stove or in the microwave.

Can you freeze Prawn Chow Mein?

Prawn Chow Mein cannot be frozen. 

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1271mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Prawn Chow Mein, Shrimp Chow Mein
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