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Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage

Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage brings together smoky andouille, juicy shrimp, and tender shredded cabbage seasoned with bold Cajun spices. The skillet browning adds savoriness while peppers, onion, and garlic round out the flavor. Serve it hot for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a hearty one-pan main with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage
  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add andouille and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.

  2. 2

    Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add to the skillet and cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to flavor the oil.

  5. 5

    Add the cabbage to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Return the andouille and shrimp to the skillet. Increase heat to medium and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

About This Recipe

Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 437.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage made of?
The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Large Shrimp. The full list of 10 is above.
What goes well with Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage?
About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 437.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Shrimp and Sausage Southern Fried Cabbage easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.

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