Description
Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice is a tantalizing dish that combines succulent shrimp with zesty Cajun spices and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe transforms leftover rice into a flavorful feast that will impress family and friends. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors, making it an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions and let cool completely.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers and shrimp; cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add cooled rice, soy sauce, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Mix well until heated through.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg