Description
Spicy peppery cabbage with shrimp and sausage brings Southern comfort to your dinner table, blending hearty proteins with crisp vegetables. Rich flavors and bold seasonings create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Main Vegetable:
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Render sliced sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate, reserving skillet.
- Introduce olive oil and minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing briefly until aromatic. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they transform into a vibrant pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage into the skillet, seasoning generously with smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring intermittently, allowing cabbage to soften while maintaining a slight crunch.
- Reintroduce sausage and shrimp to the cabbage, gently tossing to integrate flavors and ensure thorough heating, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates, optionally embellishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while piping hot, creating a robust and flavorful one-pan meal.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on personal heat preference for customized flavor profile.
- Quickly sear shrimp to prevent overcooking, maintaining tender and juicy texture.
- Slice cabbage uniformly for even cooking and consistent vegetable bite.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra kick and enhanced spiciness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg