Quick and Easy Shrimp Chow Mein
Quick and satisfying. And this passes one of the most important culinary tests out there. It's good the next day.
What you will need
8 oz. Rice Ramen
2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
4 oz. Peeled Shrimp
6 oz. Coleslaw Mix
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 bunch Scallions, optional
(Nutritional facts 256 calories, 9.12 g fat, 38.61 g carbohydrates, 4.46 g protein, 1 mg cholesterol, 789 mg sodium)How to cook
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![After about a minute the noodles will soften enough that you can gently separate them with a fork or a set of chopsticks, just like making top ramen. After about 4 minutes, the noodles should be tender. Strain them and set them aside.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9005307-1625181846022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles. Set a timer for 4 minutes. After about a minute the noodles will soften enough that you can gently separate them with a fork or a set of chopsticks, just like making top ramen. After about 4 minutes, the noodles should be tender. Strain them and set them aside.
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet over high heat, until nearly smoking.
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Fry the shrimp quickly, just get a little color on both sides.
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Add the coleslaw mix. Stir over heat for 2 or 3 minutes to wilt the slaw mix.
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Stir in the soy sauce.
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Stir in the oyster sauce.
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Add the cooked noodles and stir to distribute. Simmer until the sauce dries out and the noodles stick to the pan a little.
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