Cajun Crawfish Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Crawfish Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 andouille sausages (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled (thawed if frozen); 1 8 -ounce package frozen cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed (or 8 ounces cooked peeled small shrimp); Kosher salt; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; Fresh cilantro leaves, for topping

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 andouille sausages (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
4 cups cooked white rice, cooled (thawed if frozen)
1 8 -ounce package frozen cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed (or 8 ounces cooked peeled small shrimp)
Kosher salt
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves, for topping

1
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes.
3
Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
4
Add the celery, onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
6
Add the rice and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the crawfish and sausage; cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
8
Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir in the scallions.
9
Top with cilantro.
10
Photographs by Charles Masters

795

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 andouille sausages (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crawfish Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Crawfish Fried Rice

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