Garlic Shrimp & Sausage Cabbage Cups are tender cabbage bowls filled with garlicky shrimp, smoky sausage, and peppers, roasted until golden. Preheat oven to 400°F; hollow cabbage heads, brush with olive oil, season, and roast 20–25 minutes; sear sausage, sauté onion and bell pepper, then cook shrimp with garlic and butter until pink; fill cups and bake 10–15 minutes.
Instructions
1. Prep Cabbage:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut cabbage heads in half and hollow out centers, leaving sturdy cups.
- Brush cups with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish.
- Pour chicken broth around cups and roast 20–25 minutes until softened and edges lightly brown.
2. Cook Filling:
- Sear sausage in a hot skillet until golden; remove.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Add garlic and butter, then shrimp, thyme, parsley, and smoked paprika; cook until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir sausage back in.
3. Assemble & Bake:
- Spoon filling into roasted cabbage cups.
- Return to oven for 10–15 minutes until tender and sizzling.
- Serve hot, drizzled with pan juices.
Tips
- Cabbage Prep: Use a sharp knife and spoon to carefully hollow out the cabbage without tearing.
- Sausage Choice: Opt for smoked varieties like kielbasa for deeper flavor.
- Serving: Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Variations
- Creamy Tuscan: Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach to the filling.
- Low-Carb: Substitute sausage with turkey or chicken sausage.
- Spicy: Increase smoked paprika or add chili flakes.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these cabbage cups are a flavorful, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes.