Description
A flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender fried cabbage mixed with juicy shrimp and savory sausage, perfectly spiced with garlic, onion, and paprika. This quick and easy skillet recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a comforting, protein-packed meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
Protein
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of sausage, sliced (choose your favorite sausage)
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering to prepare for cooking the sausage and aromatics.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on the edges and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage and cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring they are thoroughly cooked but still tender.
- Add cabbage and season: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet along with paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the cabbage: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage becomes tender but still slightly crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
- Serve: Once the cabbage is cooked to your liking, remove from heat and serve the dish hot. Enjoy your hearty fried cabbage with shrimp and sausage!
Notes
- You can use smoked or spicy sausage to add extra flavor to the dish.
- Adjust the amount of paprika to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute sausage with turkey sausage or omit the sausage altogether.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
