Description
Fried Cabbage with Shrimp Sausage Bacon delivers a hearty Southern-style skillet feast packed with salty, smoky goodness. Crispy bacon, tender shrimp, and savory sausage mingle perfectly with caramelized cabbage for a satisfying meal that brings comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Cooking Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, positioning the pan to create an even cooking surface for your ingredients.
- Scatter 4 chopped bacon strips into the hot oil, allowing them to sizzle and transform into crispy, golden bits that will infuse your dish with rich flavor.
- Introduce 1 cup of sliced smoked sausage to the bacon, stirring frequently until the meat develops a deep brown exterior and releases its smoky essence.
- Toss in 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Gently add 1 cup of peeled shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn a vibrant pink and curl slightly, indicating they are perfectly done.
- Carefully fold in 1 medium head of chopped cabbage, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage softens and reduces in volume.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across the mixture, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to suit your preference.
- Transfer the sizzling, fragrant mixture to a serving plate, ensuring each portion contains a delightful blend of crispy bacon, juicy shrimp, and tender cabbage.
Notes
- Make sure to cut cabbage into uniform pieces so it cooks evenly and doesn’t become mushy.
- Drain bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease and keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- For a lower-carb version, swap regular sausage for turkey sausage and add extra vegetables like bell peppers.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best flavor development and crispy texture on the bacon and sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg