Description
This Fried Cabbage with Shrimp & Sausage is a flavorful Southern-inspired skillet meal featuring tender cabbage, smoky sausage, and succulent shrimp. Quick to prepare, it’s a satisfying low-carb and gluten-free main course perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped
Seasonings & Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside with the sausage.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted and slightly caramelized.
- Season the Dish: Sprinkle paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the cabbage. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked sausage and shrimp back to the skillet with the cabbage. Toss everything together thoroughly.
- Add Vinegar and Finish Cooking: Drizzle the apple cider vinegar over the skillet contents and cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Cajun or Andouille sausage.
- Add bell peppers or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Make sure shrimp are fully cooked until pink and opaque for best texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Serve alone or with a side of cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
