Description
Fried Cabbage with Shrimp and Sausage is a savory and satisfying skillet meal packed with bold flavors. Tender cabbage is cooked with smoky sausage, juicy shrimp, and flavorful seasonings for a hearty one-pan dinner that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the cabbage: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 6–8 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Season the dish: Sprinkle paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the cabbage and stir well to combine the flavors.
- Combine sausage and shrimp: Return the cooked sausage and shrimp to the skillet with the cabbage.
- Add butter and mix: Add butter to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve the dish warm as a hearty main meal.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve with rice or cornbread for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
