Description
Southern charm meets coastal comfort in this crispy Southern Fried Cabbage with Shrimp fusion dish. Savory shrimp nestled among golden-brown cabbage strips create a hearty skillet sensation that brings Southern hospitality and seafood elegance to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat.
- Introduce diced onions to the skillet, sautéing until translucent and softened, approximately 3 minutes. Infuse minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage into the skillet, seasoning with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow cabbage to cook, stirring intermittently, for 8-10 minutes until edges caramelize and texture becomes tender.
- If the mixture appears dry, splash chicken broth to prevent scorching and amplify overall flavor profile.
- Gently introduce raw shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-4 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color and reach perfect doneness.
- Reintroduce crispy bacon to the skillet, gently tossing ingredients to distribute flavors evenly. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a final flourish before serving the dish hot.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for extra crunchiness and deeper flavor infusion into the dish.
- Use fresh, medium-sized shrimp for optimal texture and quick cooking time.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper according to personal heat tolerance.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg