Keto Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage is an aromatic and savory dish with fewer carbs. We make this stuffed cabbage with different types of ingredients, such as shrimp, garlic, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, green cabbage, red bell pepper, smoked paprika, smoked sausage, onion, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Some of these components are already in your home, so using them is simple. You don’t always need to buy them all at the food stores. This meal contains 380 kcal of caloric content and 6 g of net carbs in 1 stuffed cabbage roll of a single serving. This dish takes about forty to forty-five minutes to fully cook using simple preparation procedures. We can easily freeze this stuffed cabbage roll for fifty to sixty days. Keto Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage is good for weeknight gatherings, meals, snacks, appetizers, lunches, parties, and dinners.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 380 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 1 stuffed cabbage
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Cooking mode: Stovetop or Oven
TOOLS:
- Large pot for boiling cabbage
- Cutting board
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Knife
- Spoon or spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 12 oz raw shrimp
- 8 oz smoked sausage
- Two teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Two garlic pieces
- One small red bell pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Two teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GARLIC:
- The meal gets its savory flavor and aroma from the garlic. To give a powerful flavor, use fresh garlic. If needed, you may also use the garlic powder.
CABBAGE:
- It provides a crisp texture and forms the low-carb basis. Use the romaine to give this salad bulk and fiber, and include the napa cabbage instead as a substitution.
RED BELL PEPPER:
- These bell peppers give this salad its color and a slightly sweet flavor. Swap it out for yellow pepper with fewer carbs.
OLIVE OIL:
- This dish is made by including a small amount of olive oil to coat the seasoning. It increases the dish’s amount of healthful fat, which is useful for this diet. Instead, use avocado oil or melted butter.
SHRIMP:
- This is an easy-to-cook, high-protein, low-carb item that is ideal for sticking to a ketogenic diet. Instead, I use lobster, scallops, and hard white fish like halibut or cod.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut out the cabbage core and gently separate the core.
- Add the oil in skillet & heat on slow flame.
- Cook the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic till they are completely softened, for four minutes.
- Include the diced smoked sausage in the skillet and cook till it gets lightly golden, for five minutes.
- Mix the salt, Cajun seasoning, pepper, smoked paprika, and shrimp.
- Cook till the shrimp become opaque and pink, for three minutes.
- Add the filing in the center with spoon.
- Put the cabbage in tray; and cover it with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes so cabbage gets soft.
- Eliminate the foil and bake for more five to ten minutes till golden.
- Top it with parsley and serve warm.
TIPS:
- You can adjust the Cajun seasoning and make this dish spicier as you like.
- Stuff the cabbage before and bake fresh for nice taste.
- Select the large cabbage and cut off thick stems to make easy rolling.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDE DISHES:
- Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Green Beans
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Avocado & Tomato
- Cucumber & Feta Salad
SOUPS:
- Creamy Broccoli Soup
- Keto Chicken Soup
- Cauliflower Chowder
SNACKS:
- Cheese Crisps
- Almond Crackers
- Deviled Eggs
BEVERAGES:
- Sparkling Water with Lemon
- Iced Herbal Tea
- Keto Lemonade
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Add the stuffed cabbage in a closed vessel for 4 days.
FREEZING:
- Tightly cover this dish separately with foil and store in a bag for 50-60 days.
FAQs:
Will I use the chicken instead of the sausage?
- Yes, you can alternate the sausage with the diced chicken, which will work better.
May I utilize the frozen shrimp?
- Sure, you may use them, but defrost them properly first, then cook.
Could I prepare this cabbage recipe spicier?
- Yes, you can include the chili flakes or adjust the Cajun seasoning as you want.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Net carbs: 6 g
Proteins: 32 g
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Portion size: 1 stuffed cabbage
Fats: 22 g
Total carbs: 8 g