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Thomas Baker

Viral Cabbage Boil with Irresistible Sausage Shrimp

This viral cabbage boil with sausage shrimp and bacon is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender cabbage with smoky sausage, succulent shrimp, and crispy bacon. Perfectly seasoned and baked to a golden finish, this meal brings together cabbag, shrimp, and bacon for a satisfying dinner that's great for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 small green cabbages, outer leaves removed and cores trimmed
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 8 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning or Old Bay
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 375°F and carefully carve out the cabbage cores creating little pockets.
  2. Fry the chopped bacon until it's crispy, then remove and keep it aside. Next, brown the sliced smoked sausage in the same pan.
  3. Cook the diced onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened, then add the shrimp along with the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking until the shrimp turn pink.
  4. Combine the cooked shrimp, sausage, bacon, and sautéed vegetables; fill each cabbage pocket generously with this mixture.
  5. Drizzle the cabbages with your choice of olive oil or melted butter, cover tightly with foil, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are nicely browned. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use andouille sausage instead of smoked sausage. Add vegetables like corn or potatoes to make it more filling. Leftovers freeze well for up to two months when tightly wrapped. Reheat in the oven for best texture.