From the Wok · Lightest Wok Dish · Shellfish
Shrimp and broccoli in a light savory sauce. The shellfish companion to the beef and chicken broccoli dishes — cleaner, lighter, and better suited to diners avoiding red meat and poultry. Pairs with White Rice ($3) for a complete meal.
Shrimp & Broccoli is the outlier in the From the Wok section by one important metric: calories. At 340 calories for the full dish, it's the lowest-calorie item on the entire wok menu by a significant margin — the next lowest is Chicken & Broccoli at 420 calories. That gap is almost entirely explained by shrimp being leaner than any other protein on the menu.
The dish is part of the broccoli trilogy alongside Beef & Broccoli ($19) and Chicken & Broccoli ($16). All three use a similar savory sauce base, but the sauce is deliberately lightened for the shrimp version — a heavier oyster sauce would overwhelm shrimp's natural sweetness in a way it doesn't with beef. The sauce here is more ginger-forward, with soy and a light stock base rather than the thick brown sauce used with the beef.
The broccoli plays the same role as in the other versions: wok-blistered to char the edges, crisp-tender inside, absorbing the sauce during tossing. The shrimp are added in the last 90 seconds of cooking so they stay plump and don't tighten up. The combination of properly cooked shrimp snap and crisp broccoli texture is the best textural pairing in the broccoli section.
At $18, it's $1 less than Beef & Broccoli and $2 more than Chicken & Broccoli. Add White Rice ($3) — total $21. For the leanest possible complete wok meal, this is the dish.
Per full order (dish only, not including rice). Figures are estimates; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
Contains Shellfish/Shrimp and Soy. No peanuts, egg, or dairy. Not confirmed gluten-free — soy sauce may contain wheat. The lowest-calorie and lowest-fat dish on the entire From the Wok menu. Not suitable for shellfish allergies.
Order White Rice ($3) on the side to complete the meal. Total with rice: $21. The light savory sauce from this dish over steamed rice is a clean, satisfying combination that doesn't overpower the shrimp's natural flavor.
By a significant margin. If you're eating at Ugly Dumpling and tracking calories, Shrimp & Broccoli plus White Rice ($3) is the leanest complete wok meal available at approximately 540 calories total. No other wok entrée with rice comes close.
The best textural pairing in the broccoli section. Properly cooked shrimp has a firm snap; wok-blistered broccoli has a satisfying crunch. Together, they create a more interesting eating experience than soft protein over soft vegetable.
If you're avoiding red meat and poultry, Shrimp & Broccoli is the best non-fried-rice complete protein option on the wok menu. It covers the same protein-and-vegetable ground as Chicken & Broccoli, but with shellfish and 80 fewer calories.
