Description
Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Louisiana cuisine right to your table. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp, colorful vegetables, and aromatic Cajun spices with fluffy jasmine rice, creating a delicious meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Each bite transports you to a lively festival filled with jazz and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 4 green onions (sliced thinly)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for seamless cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté shrimp with Cajun seasoning until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add bell peppers and garlic; sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually stir in cooked jasmine rice and soy sauce, mixing well.
- Return shrimp to the pan, stir-fry for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg