Cajun Fried Rice
Spice up your dinner menu with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cajun Fried Rice! This fusion dish combines the hearty, smoky essence of classic Creole cooking with the quick-cooking techniques of stir-fried rice. Featuring tender shrimp, savory andouille sausage, and a colorful medley of vegetables like bell peppers, celery, and onions, every bite is infused with bold Cajun seasoning and a touch of smoked paprika for extra depth. Perfect for weeknight meals, it comes together in just 35 minutes and is a delicious way to use up leftover rice. Add a final garnish of fresh parsley and sliced green onions for a pop of freshness, and savor this restaurant-quality dish at home. Whether you’re seeking comfort food or something new and exciting, Cajun Fried Rice is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice
- 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add the sliced andouille sausage to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and seasonings. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the rice fry slightly.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice and stir to distribute evenly.
Add the cooked sausage and shrimp back to the skillet and mix them into the rice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy your Cajun Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 609 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 6067 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.0 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2392 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
