Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp

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A savory Filipino stir-fried noodle dish featuring egg noodles tossed with shrimp, cabbage, carrots, and a flavorful soy-sesame sauce. This filipino-inspired noodles ready in about 30 minutes pairs pancit canton egg noodles, shrimp, peeled and deveined, cabbage, shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz pancit canton egg noodles for 3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced onion, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Add 1 cup shredded cabbage and 1 julienned medium carrot, stir-frying for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and garnish with 2 chopped green onions. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp?

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 pancit canton egg noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp?

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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp 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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Vegetables and Shrimp?

Filipino 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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