Description
Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, vibrant spices, and fluffy rice for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. With its bold flavors and colorful presentation, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transport your taste buds straight to the bayou.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop bell peppers, slice green onions, and mince garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add bell peppers and garlic; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Toss in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce; mix well and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Push rice mixture aside, scramble eggs in the skillet until fully cooked, then fold everything together.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg