🥘 Cabbage, Shrimp, and Sausage Skillet
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
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12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa), sliced into rounds
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½ medium head of green cabbage, chopped (about 5–6 cups)
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (divided)
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional — brightens the dish)
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Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
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Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the sausage:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sausage slices and cook 3–4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside. -
Sauté the veggies:
In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
Add onion and garlic, sauté 1–2 minutes.
Then add chopped cabbage, season with a pinch of salt, and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften. -
Add seasoning and vinegar:
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and (optional) vinegar over the cabbage. Stir well to coat. -
Add shrimp:
Nestle shrimp into the cabbage mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. -
Combine:
Return the sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook another minute so the flavors meld. -
Taste and finish:
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Tips & Variations
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🥬 Use red cabbage for extra color and crunch.
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🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon at the end for brightness.
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🌶️ Make it spicy: use hot andouille sausage or add cayenne.
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🍚 Serve it over: rice, cauliflower rice, or grits for a full meal.
Would you like me to make this recipe Cajun-style, Asian-style (like a stir-fry), or keto/low-carb optimized?
