Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Shrimp

  Crustaceans, mixed species, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Seasoning

  Taco - Just the Basics

  4 tbsp dry mix or 32g

• Green bell pepper

  Sweet, green, raw

  1 medium or 119g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 medium or 110g

• Garlic

  Raw

  6 cloves, minced or 18g

• Vegetable oil

  Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)

  ½ cup or 112g

• Rice

  Brown, Instant - Safeway

  5 cup dry or 1000g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Cilantro

  Raw - Whole Foods Market

  100g

Directions

1. Toss 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to combine.
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.
3. Heat 1/2 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.
4. Divide fried rice among plates and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems.
5. Source: www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-fried-rice