Description
Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon is a savory delight that combines crispy bacon, juicy shrimp, and smoky sausage with tender cabbage for a comforting meal. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser in just 30 minutes. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s sure to leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but keep the fat in the pan.
- Sauté onions in the bacon fat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage; cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Add sausage and shrimp; cook until shrimp is pink (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Crumble crispy bacon back into the skillet; stir to combine. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute turkey bacon or chicken sausage. - Add colorful bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrients. - A splash of lemon juice before serving brightens up the flavors.