Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables

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Golden egg noodles stir-fried with succulent shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sauce for a satisfying one-pan meal. This chinese-inspired noodles ready in about 20 minutes pairs fresh egg noodles, shrimp, peeled and deveined, medium carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 12 oz fresh egg noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 10 oz peeled shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 cup snow peas, stir-frying for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the wok along with the drained noodles. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh egg noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables?

Chinese noodles like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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