Fried Shrimp, Sausage & Cabbage Skillet
This skillet dinner is full of smoky, buttery flavor and cooks up fast in one pan. The sausage gets browned, the cabbage turns tender and sweet, and the shrimp finish everything off with a juicy seafood bite.Ingredients:1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced1 small head green cabbage, chopped1 small onion, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional2 tablespoons chopped parsleyInstructions:Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove to a plate.Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet.Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.Add the chopped cabbage, onion powder, remaining salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is tender and lightly browned.Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.Add the sausage back to the skillet, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with rice, cornbread, roasted potatoes, or garlic bread. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 4Calories: Approximately 430 per serving