Pan-Fried Shanghainese Scallion Oil Noodles

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Simple yet flavorful pan-fried noodles tossed in fragrant scallion oil, highlighting the essence of Shanghainese home cooking. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh egg noodles, vegetable oil, scallions, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Chinese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and cook 8 oz fresh egg noodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering, then add 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions and fry gently for 3 minutes until scallions are fragrant and softened but not browned; remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the scallion oil with scallions; add the drained noodles and toss gently for 2 minutes to coat and warm through.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil over noodles, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp white pepper and 1/4 tsp salt; toss well to combine and heat for another minute until noodles are glossy and flavorful.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a simple side or light main dish.

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