Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice

This Cajun shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy delight, packed with vibrant vegetables including a blend of bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

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Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, deveined
• 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
• 1 red or green bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion coarsely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0 pepper mixture
• 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 0 pepper mixture
• 1 lb medium shrimp coated in Cajun seasoning
• 5 cups cooked rice
• 0 kosher salt
• 0 cilantro leaves with tender stems

Instructions

1. Toss 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to combine.
2. Pulse 1 medium red or green bell pepper, 1 medium onion, and 6 garlic cloves in a food processor until combined but still chunky.
3. Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pepper mixture and remaining 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning.
4. Cook, stirring often, until the pepper mixture is softened, about 4 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until opaque, about 5 minutes.
6. Add 5 cups chilled cooked rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, until rice is warmed through, about 4 minutes.
7. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed.
8. Divide fried rice among plates and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems.