Description
Sizzling fried cabbage with shrimp sausage & bacon brings Southern comfort straight to your plate. Crispy bacon, succulent shrimp, and tender cabbage combine in a hearty skillet dish 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
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious iron skillet over medium flame, rendering the bacon pieces until golden and crisp, creating a flavorful base of smoky fat.
- Transfer the crispy bacon to a separate plate, reserving the rendered drippings in the pan.
- Introduce sliced sausage into the skillet, browning each piece evenly until developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Remove sausage and place alongside the bacon, maintaining the pan’s temperature and accumulated flavors.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil and quickly sauté minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Add raw shrimp to the infused oil, cooking swiftly until they transform from translucent to vibrant pink, indicating perfect doneness.
- Extract the shrimp and temporarily set aside, keeping the skillet’s seasoned surface intact.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage into the pan, seasoning generously with smoked paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Sauté the cabbage, stirring periodically, allowing it to soften and caramelize while maintaining a slight crunch.
- Reunite the previously cooked bacon, sausage, and shrimp with the cabbage, gently tossing to redistribute heat and meld flavors.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh parsley, adding a bright herbal note to the robust mixture.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for a richer, more robust flavor that adds depth to the dish.
- Control skillet heat carefully to prevent burning garlic and ensure even cooking of shrimp.
- Select fresh, firm cabbage heads for the best texture and crisp-tender results.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-salt sausage or replacing some salt with herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg