🍤 Cabbage, Shrimp, and Sausage Skillet
This is a quick, flavorful, and hearty one-pan dish that combines tender cabbage, savory sausage, and juicy shrimp. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 medium cabbage (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the sausage
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the shrimp
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the vegetables
- Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add chopped cabbage, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
4️⃣ Combine everything
- Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet.
- Toss to combine and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot as is, or with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
🍽️ Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or hot sauce before serving.
- You can substitute Andouille sausage for a smoky, Cajun twist.
- Use green cabbage, Savoy, or Napa cabbage depending on texture preference.
I can also share:
🔥 Cajun-style shrimp, sausage, and cabbage
🥘 Slow cooker version with potatoes
🌶️ Spicy skillet version with bell peppers and chili flakes.
Do you want me to give the quick 20-minute version perfect for weeknights?
