Stir-Fried Shrimp Pancit Palabok with Tomato and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Vibrant rice noodles stir-fried in a rich tomato-shrimp sauce with garlic, topped with crispy fried onions for a satisfying, colorful Filipino classic. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs rice noodles, shrimp, tomatoes 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz (225g), dried rice noodles
8 oz (225g), peeled and deveined shrimp
2 medium (250g), chopped tomatoes
4, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup (75g), chopped onion
3 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) water
2 tbsp fried shallots
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until pliable, then drain. Heat 3 tbsp cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup chopped onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant and onions are translucent.
Step 2: Add 8 oz shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Add 250g chopped tomatoes and 1/4 cup water, then cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down. Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp sugar.
Step 3: Add drained rice noodles, tossing to coat in sauce for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with 2 tbsp fried shallots and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.