Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice with Capt. Theophile Bourgeois

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is usually less expensive.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic spice mix

Generic spice mixes can save money.

Start by melting a lot of butter in a pan.

Add a handful of shrimp to the melted butter and sauté for about 3 minutes until they are firm and have a nice golden color.

Add some chives to the shrimp for flavor without cooking them down.

Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside in a bowl.

In the same pan, add rice to the remaining butter and shrimp juices.

Incorporate the shrimp back into the rice after mixing it in the pan.

Add garlic to the rice for flavor.

Season the rice with Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to taste.

Continue to cook the rice until it has a good taste and color from the butter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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