Description
Southern comfort meets seafood flair in this Fried Cabbage with Shrimp & Sausage, blending hearty sausage, succulent shrimp, and tender cabbage. Savory flavors meld together, creating a one-skillet wonder that satisfies hungry palates with its rich, comforting essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Render sausage slices in a spacious skillet over medium flame until edges crisp and golden, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Utilize the identical skillet, introduce olive oil and fragrant garlic. Allow aromatics to dance for 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce succulent shrimp, cooking until they transform into delicate pink treasures, roughly 2-3 minutes. Remove shellfish and reserve alongside sausage.
- Cascade chopped cabbage into the skillet, generously seasoning with smoky paprika, salt, and cracked pepper.
- Sauté cabbage, stirring periodically, allowing vegetable to soften yet retain slight crunch, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Reunite reserved sausage and shrimp with wilted cabbage, gently intermingling flavors and reheating ingredients for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and herbaceous essence.
- Plate immediately while steaming, presenting a harmonious medley of maritime and rustic elements.
Notes
- Prep sausage strategically by slicing into uniform pieces to ensure even browning and crispy texture.
- Maximize flavor by using cast-iron skillet, which helps develop deeper caramelization and richer taste profile.
- Control seafood cooking time carefully to prevent rubbery shrimp; remove immediately when they turn pink and opaque.
- Adjust cabbage tenderness by monitoring cooking duration; shorter time maintains crunchier texture, longer time creates softer consistency.
- Consider low-carb adaptation by replacing traditional sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for lighter protein option.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra vitamins and complexity.
- Explore spice variations using Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes to customize heat level according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg