Name: Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 4 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, divided; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; ½ cup vegetable oil; 5 cups chilled cooked rice; Kosher salt (optional); Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)

Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice on a black plate placed on a wooden surface

Photograph by Heami Lee, food styling by Judy Kim, prop styling by Nicole Louie

A chunky blend of bell pepper, onion, and garlic adds not only flavor but welcome texture and color to this fried rice. Quickly blitzing the sofrito in a food processor ensures maximum weeknight ease.

What you’ll need

Food Processor
$63 At Amazon
Large Nonstick Skillet
$50 At Amazon
Chef’s Knife
$115 At Hedley and Bennett

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