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Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon

Bold, Smoky, and Irresistibly Flavorful One-Pan Dish

This Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon recipe is the ultimate comfort food trifecta! It’s smoky, savory, and packs a punch of Southern flavor with every bite. Loaded with crispy bacon, juicy shrimp, and tender sausage, it’s a quick one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or weekend indulgence.

Ingredients

  • • 5 slices of bacon, chopped
  • • ½ cup yellow onions, chopped
  • • 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • • 10–12 shrimp, tails off & deveined
  • • 1 link kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced ½ inch thick
  • • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp seafood seasoning (e.g., Old Bay)
  • • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some bacon grease in the pan.

  • • Add olive oil to the bacon drippings. Sauté onions until soft and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.

  • • Stir in sausage slices and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned.

  • • Add the shrimp and season with seafood seasoning and paprika. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and sausage from the skillet and set aside.

  • • Add sliced cabbage to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes or until wilted and tender-crisp.

  • • Return the cooked bacon, shrimp, and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.

Tips & Variations

  • • Spicy kick: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
  • • Low-carb option: This dish is naturally keto-friendly—skip the sausage if you prefer leaner protein.
  • • Make it a meal: Serve over rice or with cornbread for a complete, hearty dinner.

Nutrition Info (Est.)

Servings: 4 | Calories: ~380 kcal per serving | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins

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