Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
This Cajun shrimp fried rice was perfect just as it was. I didn't really feel a need to mess with it.
Servings 6
Calories 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large egg whites beaten
- 1 large whole egg beaten
- ½ medium onion chopped
- ½ medium bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 medium green onions chopped, whites and greens separated
- vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or more, to taste
- 4 teaspoon soy sauce or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce or just add more soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the rice per package instructions. Remove from heat and keep covered when done.
- Place the shrimp into a medium bowl. Add the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat well.
- Add a splash of oil to a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the eggs and cook, whisking or stirring as they cook, 1-2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Increase heat to high and add the sesame oil.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and green onion whites. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook another minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until no longer translucent, tossing constantly, 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice. Stir then let cook 2-3 minutes to brown.
- Add in the egg, soy sauce and fish sauce. Stirring constantly, cook another 2 minutes.
- Serve top with the chopped green onion tops.
Notes
Add a few roasted peanuts for a little crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg