Shrimp Egg Foo Yung with Gravy
Shrimp Egg Foo Yung with Gravy is a classic Chinese-American stir-fried omelet dish, typically containing shrimp, bean sprouts, onions, and other vegetables, all bound together with eggs and served smothered in a savory brown gravy. It's a staple of Chinese-American cuisine, often found in takeout restaurants and diners.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the eggs and shrimp, with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil and eggs, and relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with rice. A typical serving provides a good source of selenium, vitamin B12, and choline, with a calorie range of approximately 250-400 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Choline | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 patty with gravy (about 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Egg Foo Yung is a prime example of culinary adaptation, where a traditional Chinese egg dish (like 'fu yung') was transformed in the United States by adding a brown gravy, creating a unique fusion that's now considered a classic of Chinese-American comfort food.
