How to Upgrade Your Fried Cabbage Recipe

Published Jan 7, 2025 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Mr. Make It Happen via YouTube

Cabbage is a delicious vegetable if prepared or cooked right and fortunately, there are a lot of recipes that you can find online and try. If you grew up in the South, you probably had a lot of fried cabbages before, and if you prefer them to not be too watery, then this recipe by Mr. Make It Happen on YouTube is perfect for you.

This is one of the best versions of fried cabbages that I have ever tried and I’ve already cooked this is a couple of times that I can’t even keep count. It’s so delicious and I bet that even those who are not huge fans of veggies will change their minds once they have tried this dish. Go ahead and learn the full recipe below now!

Ingredients for Fried Cabbage:

1 pound of andouille sausage, sliced into rounds or half moons
1 large head of cabbage, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp of all-purpose seasoning
1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning
1 tsp of smoked paprika
1 tbsp of buttery garlic pepper seasoning or regular garlic pepper seasoning
1 tsp of chicken bouillon powder
2 tbsp of garlic paste or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp of olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked bell pepper, to taste
¼ cup of chicken broth or water
1 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley, optional

How to Make Fried Cabbage:

Ingredients for Fried Cabbage — Image Credit: Mr. Make It Happen via YouTube

Step 1

Place a large skillet or Dutch oven on a stove over medium-high heat, then heat a tablespoon of olive oil, and fry the sliced sausage for about 5 to 7 minutes or until brown and crispy. Remove the sausage and set it aside on a plate, then season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, and cook them in the same pan until slightly cooked. Set the shrimp aside.

Step 2

Next, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, and saute the chopped onion and bell pepper for about 3 to 4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add the garlic paste, then cook them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant, and season them with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, buttery garlic pepper seasoning, and chicken bouillon powder.

Step 3

Give them a good stir until well coated, then let the mixture cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and add the shredded cabbage to the skillet. Continue to stir until well combined, then pour in the chicken broth or water, and then cover the skillet with the lid. Let the cabbage cook for about 10 to 12 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Now, add the cooked sausage and shrimp back into the pan, and carefully mix them together. Let them cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through. Add more broth or water if needed, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!