Ingredients
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
½ medium green cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and brown for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook the onions and carrots (if using) for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped cabbage and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted and lightly browned.
- Add the shrimp and browned sausage back into the pan. Cook for another 4–5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot in bowls, optionally over cauliflower rice or steamed rice.
Notes
- Add more veggies: You can throw in some bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the mix for added flavor and nutrients.
- Swap the sausage: If you prefer, you can substitute chicken sausage, or even turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Spicy kick: Add some red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce to increase the heat and add some extra flavor.
- Swap shrimp for chicken: If you’re not a fan of shrimp, you can replace it with diced chicken breast or thigh for a different protein option.
- Storage: Store any leftover Shrimp and Sausage Cabbage Bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
