Cajun Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot; 3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1/2 lb peeled crayfish tails or 1/2 lb shrimp; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 3 cups cold cooked rice; 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts; 3/4 cup frozen green pea; pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 lb peeled crayfish tails or 1/2 lb shrimp
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 cups cold cooked rice
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
3/4 cup frozen green pea
pepper

1
In small bowl combine soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 2 tsp Tabasco.
2
Mix well; stir in crawfish and set aside.
3
In another bowl beat eggs with 1/4 tsp salt, remaining sesame oil, and Tabasco.
4
Heat wok or large skillet until hot.
5
Add 1 tbsp oil and crawfish mixture.
6
Stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crawfish are done.
7
Remove from wok and set aside.
8
Add another tbsp oil to wok; add onion.
9
Stir-fry 1-2 minutes and remove.
10
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in wok; add egg mixture.
11
Stir-fry 1 minute or until done.
12
Add cold rice and stir-fry 3-4 minutes.
13
Add everything to wok and cook 2 minutes longer.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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