Description
A flavorful keto-friendly dish featuring Cajun-seasoned shrimp and sausage stuffed into tender cabbage bowls, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium green cabbages
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers (red & green), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon fat
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional, for spice)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice off the tops of the cabbages and carefully core out the centers to create bowls for stuffing.
- Rub the insides of the cabbages with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil or bacon fat over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the shrimp and sausage mixture into each cabbage bowl. If using cheese, sprinkle it inside before finishing with the filling.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes for a roasted finish.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving. Slice wedges out of the cabbage bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the smoked sausage with ground beef or turkey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg