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By Chellsea Petri
Cajun Fried Rice
13 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
Cajun Fried Rice is a fun take on fried rice with all the familiar comforts of the classic takeout dish, plus the addictive flavors of Cajun cuisine.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:36:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
19
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories500 kcal (25%)
Total Fat20.7 g (30%)
Carbs41.7 g (16%)
Sugars4.4 g (5%)
Protein35.9 g (72%)
Sodium1348.3 mg (67%)
Fiber4.3 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
4 teaspoonsvegetable oil
or grapeseed, divided
12 ounceschicken andouille sausage
sliced into rounds or half-moons
8 ouncespeeled shrimp
deveined and chopped
1 teaspoonlow-sodium Cajun seasoning blend
like or Zatarain’s
0.5white onion
or yellow, diced
2 cupsfrozen cauliflower rice
thawed
¼ teaspoonkosher salt
4scallions
thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
4 clovesgarlic
minced or grated
3 cupsbrown rice
cooked, preferably day-old or thawed frozen
2 tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
or gluten-free tamari
3eggs
large, beaten
Sriracha
or Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
When the oil is hot, add the sausage in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
Add the chopped shrimp to a plate or mixing bowl and season with the Cajun seasoning blend.
Step 4
Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and decrease the heat to medium.
Step 5
Add the onion, cauliflower rice, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent and any residual moisture from the cauliflower has cooked off.
Step 6
Add the seasoned shrimp, scallion whites (reserve the greens for garnish), and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until the garlic is fragrant and the scallions start to soften. It’s OK if the shrimp isn’t completely cooked through at this stage.
Step 7
Push everything to one side of the pan.
Step 8
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan along with the brown rice and soy sauce.
Step 9
Stir to incorporate, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes so the bottom starts to become crispy.
Step 10
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until the rice is heated through.
Step 11
Push the rice to the side of the pan with the cooked vegetables and pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Use a spatula to scramble them until they are just barely cooked.
Step 12
Add the reserved andouille sausage to the pan and stir everything to incorporate.
Step 13
If needed, season with more salt. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens and (optional) hot sauce.
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Makes leftovers