Cajun Fried Rice
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.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable or grapeseed oil (divided)
- 12 ounces chicken andouille sausage (sliced into rounds or half-moons)
- 8 ounces peeled shrimp (deveined and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium Cajun seasoning blend (like Tony Chachere’s or Zatarain’s)
- ½ white or yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cups cauliflower rice (thawed frozen, or fresh)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 scallions (thinly sliced, whites and greens separated)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (preferably day-old or thawed frozen )
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- Sriracha and/or Louisiana-style hot sauce (optional for serving)
Steps
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In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.
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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.
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Add the chopped shrimp to a plate or mixing bowl and season with the Cajun seasoning blend.
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Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and decrease the heat to medium.
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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.
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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.
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Push everything to one side of the pan.
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Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan along with the brown rice and soy sauce.
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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.
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Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until the rice is heated through.
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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.
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Add the reserved andouille sausage to the pan and stir everything to incorporate.
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If needed, season with more salt. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens and (optional) hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| vegetable or grapeseed oil | 4 teaspoons | - | - |
| chicken andouille sausage | 12 ounces | Rp 15.000/350ml | Rp 42.857 |
| peeled shrimp | 8 ounces | - | - |
| low-sodium Cajun seasoning blend | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| white or yellow onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| cauliflower rice | 2 cups | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| scallions | 4 | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| cooked brown rice | 3 cups | - | - |
| low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| eggs | 3 large | - | - |
| Sriracha and/or Louisiana-style hot sauce | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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