How to make New Orleans Shrimp Fried Rice

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.

Remove the head from the shrimp and place it into a bowl.

Peel the shrimp shell off the tail and place the shrimp into the bowl.

Devein the shrimp by cutting the back and pulling out the black string.

Rinse the shrimp with cold water.

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sesame seed oil to the pan and let it get hot for 1 minute.

Add 2 large eggs and scramble them together in the pan.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped green onion and 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic to the eggs and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; mix together.

Add 4 cups of cooked rice to the pan and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce; mix together.

Sauté everything together for 4 minutes.

After 2 minutes, turn off the heat and let the dish sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

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