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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.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min👤 Rachel Gurjar📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toss 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to combine.
. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined1 lb. Cajun seasoning, divided4 Tbsp
2
Pulse 1 medium red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, in a food processor until combined but still chunky.
medium red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped1medium onion, coarsely chopped1
3
Heat ½ cup vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high. Add pepper mixture and remaining 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until pepper mixture is softened, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until opaque, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add 5 cups chilled cooked rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, until rice is warmed through, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed.
. Cajun seasoning, divided4 Tbspchilled cooked rice5 cupsKosher salt (optional)
4
Divide fried rice among plates and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems.
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)
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