Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage and Shrimp | New Years Recipe

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more economical.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free, while margarine is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Incorporate chopped cabbage, stirring to combine with sausage and vegetables.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.

Pour in chicken broth and cover the skillet, cooking until cabbage is tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Uncover and add shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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