Description
Hearty bold cabbage with shrimp and sausage blends Southern coastal charm with rustic kitchen comfort. Savory ingredients dance together, creating a satisfying meal that connects family and flavor in one delightful skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1/2 pound (0.23 kilograms) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (0.23 kilograms) smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 head green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Render sausage slices in olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then quickly sauté shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for 2 minutes per side until they turn coral pink and become translucent. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and slightly translucent.
- Add chopped cabbage, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 7-9 minutes, allowing cabbage to soften and develop caramelized edges.
- Reintroduce sausage and shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing to integrate flavors and warm through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed and heated.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on personal heat preference, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown sear and prevent excess moisture during sautéing.
- Slice cabbage uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Low and slow cooking helps caramelize onions and cabbage, developing deeper, richer flavors without burning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg