🥘 Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon
🍽 Serves: 4
⏱ Total Time: 35–40 minutes
(Quick prep, fast cook)
🛒 Ingredients:
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4–6 slices bacon, chopped
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½ lb smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
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½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
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1 small onion, sliced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp butter
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Splash of chicken broth, hot sauce, or apple cider vinegar (optional, for depth)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the bacon:
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In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
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Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
2. Sauté the sausage:
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In the same skillet, add sliced sausage. Sear for 3–4 minutes until browned.
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Remove and set aside with the bacon.
3. Cook the shrimp:
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Add shrimp to the skillet (add a bit of butter if dry).
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Cook 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté the onions & garlic:
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Add sliced onion to the pan and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Fry the cabbage:
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Add chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir well to coat in drippings.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes.
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Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized.
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Add a splash of broth or vinegar if needed to deglaze.
6. Combine everything:
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Return shrimp, sausage, and bacon to the pan.
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Toss together and cook for another 2–3 minutes to heat through and let flavors meld.
7. Serve hot, optionally with:
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Cornbread
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Rice
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A squeeze of lemon or hot sauce on top
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Swap shrimp for chicken or go meatless with just sausage & cabbage.
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Use red cabbage or a mix for color.
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Make it low-carb or keto-friendly — no changes needed!
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Want it spicy? Add sliced jalapeños or extra cayenne.
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