A delicious and healthy twist on traditional stuffed cabbage, this Keto Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage recipe combines flavorful Cajun spices with shrimp and sausage for a satisfying meal.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Keto, Cajun
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium green cabbages
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 oz smoked sausage (turkey, chicken, or beef)
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup diced red and green bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil or bacon-fat alternative
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Cabbage Bowls by preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C), slicing the tops off the cabbages, hollowing out the centers, and rubbing the insides with oil, salt, and pepper. Set in a baking dish.
Cook the Filling by heating olive oil in a skillet, sautéing the onion, peppers, and garlic, adding the sausage until browned, and stirring in the shrimp with seasonings until the shrimp turn pink.
Stuff the Cabbage with the shrimp and sausage mixture evenly into each cored cabbage, adding cheese if desired.
Bake by covering loosely with foil and baking for 40–50 minutes until soft, then removing foil and baking an additional 10 minutes.
Serve garnished with parsley or green onions, sliced into wedges, and served hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite sausage or additional vegetables.
Make sure the cabbage is tender before serving for the best texture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.