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Cajun Fried Rice

A flavorful fusion of Cajun and Asian cuisines, featuring Andouille sausage, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables.
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Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:fusion, main dish
Keyword:Andouille Sausage, Cajun, Fried Rice, Shrimp
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Servings:4
Calories:300kcal
Cost:$10

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan or Wok
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably cold, day-old rice
  • 8 oz smoked Andouille sausage sliced
  • 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten (implied in the instructions)

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients before starting.
  • Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cook sliced Andouille sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add more butter if needed. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and green bell pepper until soft.
  • Pour beaten eggs over the vegetables. Let set briefly, then scramble with the vegetables.
  • Push everything to one side of the pan. Add butter if needed, then cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Drizzle with oyster sauce and soy sauce. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over everything and mix well.
  • Add cooked sausage and peas. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until peas are warmed through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

-Cold, day-old rice works best for fried rice.
-Be mindful of sodium content when seasoning, as soy sauce and Cajun seasoning already contain salt.

Nutrition

Serving:6oz |Calories:300kcal |Carbohydrates:2g |Protein:30g |Fat:20g |Saturated Fat:4g |Polyunsaturated Fat:6g |Monounsaturated Fat:8g |Cholesterol:85mg |Sodium:600mg |Potassium:450mg |Fiber:1g |Vitamin A:200IU |Vitamin C:2mg |Calcium:30mg |Iron:1.5mg