Shrimp Sausage Cabbage Skillet
This skillet combines smoky sausage, juicy shrimp, and tender cabbage in a garlicky, flavorful dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking all ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 10 oz smoked sausage sliced (Andouille or kielbasa)
- 4 cups green cabbage chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage; remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and season the shrimp with salt, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper; cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through; remove with sausage.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion and chopped cabbage for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked shrimp and sausage to the skillet and toss to combine; cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the butter and lemon juice, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Add bell peppers for a sweet flavor boost.
- Increase Cajun seasoning or add chili flakes for more heat.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up juices.