Easy Skillet Cajun Fried Rice Recipe

Published Feb 19, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Soul Food Cooking via YouTube

My go-to meal for lunch or dinner is fried rice, I will use some leftover rice from yesterday, then add different ingredients to it such as sausages, ham, chicken, or whatever I can find in the fridge, and it will result in the most delicious and fulfilling meal ever. But, if you ask me what my favorite recipe is, it’s this one by Soul Food Cooking on YouTube.

This hearty fried rice is so yummy and is good to eat as is, but if you want to serve it with your favorite dish on the side, then expect an ultimately delicious mealtime. This is very easy and quick to make, too, which makes it perfect for busy people or busy days. Learn the steps to making this dish by reading the instructions below.

Ingredients for Cajun Fried Rice:

1.5 pounds of shrimp
12 ounces of andouille sausage, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup of celery, chopped
1 cup of onion, diced
1 green bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tbsp of butter
1 tsp of ginger
2 tbsp of soy sauce, low-sodium
2 tsp of cajun seasoning
3 cups of rice, day-old
2 tsp of sesame oil
2 tsp of peanut oil
1 cup of peas

How to Make Cajun Fried Rice:

Step 1

Place a skillet on a stove over medium-low heat, add the peanut oil, and heat it before adding the beaten egg. Remove the cooked egg and set it aside, add the sausage slices to the same pan, and stir-fry it for 5 minutes before setting it aside on a bowl or plate.

Step 2

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, then add the shrimp, and cook them for 3 minutes per side before setting them aside. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the pan, then add the onions, celery, and bell pepper, and saute them for 3 minutes.

Easy to Make Skillet Cajun Fried Rice — Image credit: Soul Food Cooking via YouTube

Step 3

Now, add the peas with the garlic and ginger, then saute them for 3 minutes before adding the rice, and then put the cooked shrimp, sausage, and egg back into the pan. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and cajun seasoning, then mix everything until well combined, and simmer them for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Serve and enjoy!