Here’s a hearty, flavorful recipe for Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon — a Southern-style comfort dish packed with savory goodness.
🥬 Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped (~6 cups)
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced (like kielbasa or andouille)
- 4–5 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (if needed)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp chicken broth or water (optional, for steaming)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon & Sausage
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add sausage slices and brown slightly (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Shrimp
- In the same skillet, sauté shrimp 2–3 minutes until just pink.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove and set aside with bacon and sausage.
3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
- Add onion and garlic to the pan; sauté until fragrant and translucent (~3 minutes).
- Add chopped cabbage. Stir to coat in drippings.
- If needed, add 2–3 tbsp chicken broth or water to help soften cabbage.
- Cover and cook 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
- Return bacon, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet.
- Toss everything together over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot as a main dish or side.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Spicy version: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle shredded cheddar or Parmesan on top before serving.
- Low-carb / keto: Perfect as-is, no modifications needed.
- Extra veggies: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots for more color and flavor.
- One-pan meal: Cook everything in a cast-iron skillet for extra flavor.
This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a complete meal.
If you want, I can also make a creamy version of this fried cabbage dish with a cheesy garlic sauce.
Do you want me to do that?