🥬🔥 Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 small head green cabbage, chopped
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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8 oz smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa), sliced
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½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, for heat
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ 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 with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave 1–2 tbsp of the bacon fat in the pan.
2️⃣ Sauté Sausage
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Add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides (about 4–5 minutes).
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Remove sausage and set aside with the bacon.
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and just cooked through.
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Remove and set aside with the bacon and sausage.
4️⃣ Sauté the Cabbage
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In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
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Add chopped cabbage. Season with paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage is wilted and lightly browned — about 10–12 minutes.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
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Add bacon, sausage, and shrimp back into the pan.
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Toss everything together and cook another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve on its own as a low-carb meal
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Or spoon it over rice, mashed potatoes, or even grits
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Pair with cornbread or garlic toast
🔄 Variations
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Use turkey sausage and turkey bacon for a lighter version
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Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies
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Stir in a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness
Want a spicy Cajun version, a make-ahead prep tip, or ideas for turning this into a one-pot rice skillet?