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Cajun Fried Rice Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this easy Cajun Fried Rice recipe! Inspired by a Tabasco bottle, this surprisingly simple dish delivers a flavorful explosion of crawfish, rice, and zesty Cajun spices. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's the perfect comfort food with a kick.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 300.1 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Fried Rice

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How to Make Cajun Fried Rice

  1. **Prepare the Crawfish Mixture:** In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (2 tbsp), 1 tsp sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Tabasco sauce (2 tsp). Add the cooked crawfish and mix well. Set aside.
  2. **Prepare the Egg Mixture:** In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs (2), 1/4 tsp salt, and the remaining 1/2 tsp sesame oil and a dash of Tabasco (optional).
  3. **Stir-fry the Crawfish:** Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crawfish mixture and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until heated through. Remove from wok and set aside.
  4. **Stir-fry the Onion:** Add another tbsp oil to the wok. Add the chopped onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until softened. Remove from wok and set aside.
  5. **Cook the Eggs:** Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until cooked through and slightly scrambled.
  6. **Combine and Finish:** Add the cold rice to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps. Add the cooked crawfish and onion back to the wok. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes to heat everything through and combine the flavors.
  7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Cajun Fried Rice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g

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