Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 5 slices bacon, chopped
02 - 10-12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
03 - 1 link kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices

→ Vegetables

04 - 3 cups cabbage, cut into thin strips
05 - 1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced (implied in instructions)

→ Fats & Liquids

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons butter, divided
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (implied in instructions)

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (mentioned in instructions)

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with the olive oil and seafood seasoning until well coated. Set aside to briefly marinate while you begin cooking the other ingredients.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once crispy, use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave all the flavorful bacon grease in the skillet - this will be the foundation of flavor for the entire dish.
03 - Using the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the sliced kielbasa or smoked sausage. Cook until nicely browned on each side, turning once. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside with the bacon.
04 - Still using the same skillet with all those wonderful flavors building up, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side, until they turn a beautiful pinkish color and curl into a "C" shape (a perfect indicator that they're properly cooked). Be careful not to overcook as shrimp can quickly become tough. Remove the cooked shrimp and set aside with the bacon and sausage.
05 - Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the chopped yellow onions along with the paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and become translucent. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to let it brown or burn.
06 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the apple cider vinegar to the skillet. Let them meld together for a moment, then add the thinly sliced cabbage. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the cabbage in all those amazing flavors, making sure every strand gets a good coating.
07 - Continue cooking the cabbage for approximately 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want it to become tender but still maintain a slight bite - perfectly wilted but not mushy. The cabbage will reduce in volume as it cooks and takes on a slight caramelization from the fats in the pan.
08 - Once the cabbage is tender, add the reserved bacon, shrimp, and sausage back to the skillet. Gently fold everything together to combine all the components and warm through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving your delicious one-skillet meal hot.

# Notes:

01 - This one-skillet meal combines the smoky flavors of bacon and sausage with sweet cabbage and savory shrimp for a delicious low-carb dinner option.
02 - The dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
03 - For best results, don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the proteins - work in batches if necessary.

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