FRIED CABBAGE WITH SHRIMP, SAUSAGE & BACON

 

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FRIED CABBAGE WITH SHRIMP, SAUSAGE & BACON 🔥

A hearty, smoky, and flavorful one-pan meal — perfect for busy nights!

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional but amazing)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
• Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon
   In a large skillet or pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.

2. Brown the sausage
   Add sausage to the same pan and fry until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the shrimp
   Add shrimp to the pan, season with paprika, pepper, and a little salt. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

4. Fry the cabbage
   Add butter or olive oil, then onion and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
   Add cabbage, Cajun seasoning, chili flakes, and soy/Worcestershire. Stir well and cook 8–10 minutes until tender but still slightly crispy.

5. Combine everything
   Return bacon, sausage, and shrimp to the pan. Toss everything together and cook 2 more minutes.

6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot!

Tips:

• Add a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness 🍋
• Serve with rice, cornbread, or crusty bread.
• You can replace shrimp with chicken if you want.

Smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor 🤤🔥
One pan, zero leftovers!