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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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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings:4
Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:fusion, main dish
Calories:300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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)

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients before starting.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same pan, add more butter if needed. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and green bell pepper until soft.
  4. Pour beaten eggs over the vegetables. Let set briefly, then scramble with the vegetables.
  5. 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.
  6. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Drizzle with oyster sauce and soy sauce. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over everything and mix well.
  7. Add cooked sausage and peas. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until peas are warmed through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. 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.