Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
This simple one pan keto dinner idea, Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet not only tastes amazing but it’s so easy to make! Ready in 30 minutes or less, this easy keto meal idea is great for those busy weeknights when you’re rushing to get dinner on the table for your family.
Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Recipe Ingredients
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter or avocado oil/olive oil
- 1 pound Andouille sausage or kielbasa sausage, cubed
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, precooked and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasonings
- 5 strips bacon bits, precooked
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: Ready in 30 minutes, this easy keto idea is great for busy weeknights!
Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Recipe Instructions
- Chop the cabbage and sausage on a cutting board. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan or large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the cubed Andouille sausage until browned (about 8 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Then add the butter or avocado oil and cabbage.
- Cook the cabbage until soft.
- Add the shrimp, garlic, and Tony Chachere’s seasoning.
- Add the precooked bacon.
Other Items Needed
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Recipe Nutrition
Serves 8
Calories 325, Total C 8g, Fiber 3g, Net C 5g, Sugars 4g, Fat 22g, Protein 25g
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you store leftovers?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can you serve this dish over cauliflower rice?
Of course! Please note this will change the net carbs and overall nutrition facts for this recipe and it will need to recalculated if you are tracking your macros.
Can I add other vegetables to this recipe?
I have not personally tested adding in other veggies to this recipe, but I do offer other optional add ins and/or substitutions below.
Optional Add Ins Or Substitutions
- chicken
- smoked turkey sausage
- polish sausage
- ground turkey
- red pepper flakes
- onion
- zucchini
- salt and pepper to your desired flavor
- cajun seasoning
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Cajun Sausage and Cabbage Skillet Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small head of green cabbage chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter or avocado oil
- 1 pound Andouille sausage cubed
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 pound shrimp precooked and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasonings
- 5 strips bacon bits precooked
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage and sausage. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the cubed Andouille sausage until browned (about 8 minutes).
- Then add the butter or avocado oil and cabbage.
- Cook the cabbage until soft.
- Add the shrimp, garlic, and Tony Chachere’s seasoning.
- Add the precooked bacon.
