Fried Cabbage with Seafood Trio (Print Version)
A hearty skillet meal combining tender cabbage, succulent shrimp, smoky sausage and crispy bacon in savory seasonings.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
5 slices bacon, chopped
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10-12 shrimp, tail off & deveined
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1 link kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
→ Vegetables
04 -
3 cups cabbage, cut in thin strips
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1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings & Fats
07 -
1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter, divided
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1 tsp seafood seasoning
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp oregano
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Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
# Steps:
01 -
Season shrimp with olive oil and seafood seasoning. Set aside.
02 -
Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon but reserve the rendered fat in the pan.
03 -
Add sausage pieces to the skillet with bacon fat and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, cook seasoned shrimp approximately 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and curl into a C shape. Remove and set aside.
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Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with onions, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until onions soften. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add remaining tablespoon of butter and apple cider vinegar to the skillet. Once incorporated, add cabbage strips and toss thoroughly to coat with seasonings.
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Cook cabbage for approximately 12 minutes until tender. Stir in the reserved bacon, shrimp, and sausage to reheat. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
This one-skillet meal combines the savory flavors of bacon, sausage, and seafood with tender cabbage for a quick, satisfying dish.
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For best results, don't overcook the shrimp as they can become tough.