Here’s a bold, smoky, and comforting Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage recipe 🌶️🍤—packed with Southern flavor and baked in a rich tomato sauce.
🌶️🍤 Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the cabbage:
- 1 large green cabbage
- Water for boiling
- 1 tsp salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 lb (225 g) raw shrimp, peeled, chopped
- 1/2 lb (225 g) smoked sausage (like andouille), finely diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Remove the cabbage core.
- Carefully peel off 10–12 large leaves.
- Boil leaves 2–3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in sausage; cook 3–4 minutes.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and pepper. Cook just until shrimp turns pink (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in cooked rice.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble Rolls
- Lay cabbage leaf flat.
- Place 2–3 tbsp filling in center.
- Fold sides inward and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down in a baking dish.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour sauce over cabbage rolls.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes.
🔥 Flavor Tips
- Add a splash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Mix in chopped parsley or green onions for freshness.
- For creamy Cajun vibes, stir 2 tbsp cream into the sauce.
🍽️ Serve With
- Cornbread
- Garlic bread
- Simple green salad
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb version (no rice, extra veggies) or a slow cooker version for easy prep. Which one would you prefer?
