Description
Fried Cabbage with Shrimp and Sausage is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines smoked sausage, succulent shrimp, and fresh cabbage, perfect for a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (such as kielbasa or andouille)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Slice the smoked sausage into rounds.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned.
- Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Add the chopped cabbage and season with paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the cabbage until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, drizzle with apple cider vinegar, and stir to combine.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- For a crunchier cabbage, reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
