Description
A bold and flavorful low-carb comfort food recipe featuring Cajun shrimp, smoked sausage, and vegetables stuffed into roasted cabbage bowls. This keto-friendly dish is perfect for dinner and meal prep, offering a taste of Southern-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 medium green cabbages
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 12 oz smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers (red & green), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or bacon fat
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the tops of the cabbages and carefully core out the centers to make room for stuffing.
- Rub the insides with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or bacon fat over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Add sausage slices and cook until browned.
- Toss in shrimp, season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 2–3 minutes).
- Spoon the shrimp and sausage mixture into each cabbage.
- Add cheese if using.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 40–50 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes for a roasted finish.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Use bacon fat for extra Cajun flavor.
- Add hot sauce for more heat.
- To make dairy-free, skip the cheese.
- For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Use pre-cooked sausage to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 stuffed cabbage
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg