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
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Food Processor
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Large Nonstick Skillet
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Chef’s Knife
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Recipe information
Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
4–6 servings
Ingredients
1
4
1
1
6
½
5
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Preparation
Step 1
Toss 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to combine.
Step 2
Pulse 1 medium red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, in a food processor until combined but still chunky.
Step 3
Heat ½ cup vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high. Add pepper mixture and remaining 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until pepper mixture is softened, about 4 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups chilled cooked rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, until rice is warmed through, about 4 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed.
Step 4
Divide fried rice among plates and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems.