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Simple Classic Filipino Pancit Canton with Shrimp

Take your pasta dinners to the next level. Egg noodles gently stir-fried with mirepoix and broth, topped with tender sauteed shrimp. Healthy and delicious!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: canton, celebration, easy, egg noodle, family style, healthy, meal prep, pancit, pansit recipe easy, quick, seafood, shrimp, vegetables, weekday meals
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 632kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok or large braiser pan for pancit
  • 1 medium saute pan for sauteeing shrimp
  • 1 Large Metal Tongs for tossing the noodles

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pancit Canton Egg Noodles
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion cut in quarter-inch thick long strips
  • 1 cup celery stalk julienned
  • 1 cup medium size carrot julienned
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup green cabbage julienned

Making the Sauteed Shrimp

  • 20 pieces shrimp
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes

  • lemon wedges
  • Fresno chili garnish over the top when serving
  • scallions garnish over the top when serving

Instructions

Making Pancit Canton

  • Heat the pancit pan over medium flame and add oil.
    2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • In the pan, Saute the onions for one minute then add carrot and celery
    ½ cup yellow onion, 1 cup celery stalk, 1 cup medium size carrot
  • After one minute add the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Quickly mix and toss with the ingredients.
    2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Add the chicken broth
    1¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • Bring broth to a simmer and place the Canton egg noodles on top, pressing them into the broth, and close the pan with the lid
    1 package Pancit Canton Egg Noodles
  • After two minutes remove the lid and the noodles should have been softened and soaking up the broth. Gently mix the noodles with the veggies and then add the green cabbage on top of the noodles.
    1 cup green cabbage
  • Close the lid of the pan for two minutes. Remove the lid and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Your pancit canton is ready. Now for the shrimp...

Saute the Shrimp

  • Heat pan over medium-high flame and add the oil.
    1 ½ tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • Drop in shrimp and let the shrimp lay in the oil to sear and have some brown edges. Five minutes.
    20 pieces shrimp
  • Once a sear is starting, quickly cook the other side for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the shrimps.
    salt and pepper
  • Remove from heat and serve over the pancit canton.

Finalizing the Pancit Canton

  • Once the pancit canton and shrimp is done, you are ready to eat! Add some lemon garnish on the side.
    Top with slivers of Fresno chili and scallions for some spice.
    Serve and Enjoy!
    lemon wedges, Fresno chili, scallions

Notes

Serving Suggestion:
  • Make a lot for a party with other sides on the buffet table like rice, lumpia, chinese chicken salad, and bok choy
  • serve with steamed rice as a side
  • add in spinach
  • make spicy with chili garlic sauce covering the sautéd shrimp
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Simple Classic Filipino Pancit Canton with Shrimp
Amount per Serving
Calories
632
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
928
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
574
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
88
g
29
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
245
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.