Keto Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients (4 servings)

For the cabbage:

2 medium green cabbages

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the filling:

12 oz smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced

½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

½ cup onion, chopped

½ cup bell peppers (red & green), diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil or bacon fat

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for spice)

½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional, for extra gooeyness)

Instructions

Prepare the cabbage bowls:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice off the tops of the cabbages and carefully core out the centers to make room for stuffing.

Rub insides with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.

Cook the filling:

In a skillet, heat olive oil or bacon fat.

Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until softened.

Add sausage slices and cook until browned.

Toss in shrimp, season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt & pepper.

Cook until shrimp turn pink (2–3 minutes).

Stuff the cabbages:

Spoon shrimp & sausage mixture into each cabbage.

If using cheese, sprinkle inside before finishing with filling.

Bake:

Cover dish loosely with foil. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until cabbage is tender.

Remove foil, bake an additional 10 minutes for a roasted finish.

Serve:

Garnish with parsley or green onions.

Slice wedges out of the cabbage bowls and enjoy hot.

Nutrition (per serving, ¼ stuffed cabbage)

Calories: ~420

Net Carbs: ~7g

Protein: ~28g

Fat: ~30g