THIS is the BEST Fried Cabbage I’ve Ever Had
THIS is the BEST Fried Cabbage I’ve Ever Had is a medium American (Cajun) recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 38 min | Total: 1 hr 13 min
Cost: $35.26 total, $8.82 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 head Green Cabbage (core removed, diced into 1‑inch pieces)
- 12 oz Andouille Sausage (smoked, sliced into half‑moon pieces)
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails left on)
- 1.5 lb Red Potatoes (quartered, par‑boiled until fork‑tender)
- 2 ears Corn on the Cob (cut into 2‑inch ribs, added to boiling water near end of par‑cook)
- 1 large Yellow Onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil (high smoke‑point oil for sautéing)
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces, added off heat)
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 Tbsp Zatarain's Crab & Shrimp Boil Seasoning
- 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Buttery Garlic Pepper Seasoning (or any garlic‑pepper blend)
- 0.75 cup Water or Chicken Broth (for sauce base)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Remove the core from the cabbage and dice it into 1‑inch pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the corn kernels off the cob into 2‑inch ribs. Quarter the potatoes. Set everything aside.
Time: PT15M
Par‑boil Potatoes and Corn
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered potatoes and cook 8‑10 minutes until just fork‑tender. Add the corn ribs during the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Boiling
Slice Sausage and Prepare Shrimp
Slice the Andouille sausage into half‑moon pieces about ½‑inch thick. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
Time: PT5M
Brown Sausage
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Sear Shrimp
Push the sausage to one side (or remove to a plate). Add the shrimp to the rendered fat and sear for 1‑2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and develop light color. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Cook Cabbage
Add the diced cabbage to the skillet with the sausage fat. Stir to coat, then cover with a lid and let steam for 6‑8 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the cabbage softens but still has bite.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: Medium
Make Seafood Boil Sauce
In a separate saucepan, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Zatarain's seasoning, chicken bouillon, paprika, Cajun seasoning, buttery garlic pepper seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in ¾‑1 cup water or broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and turn off the burner. Slowly whisk in the butter pieces until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Optional: swirl in a splash of cream for extra richness.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium
Combine All Ingredients
Return the browned sausage and seared shrimp to the skillet with the cabbage. Add the par‑boiled potatoes and corn. Pour the prepared sauce over everything, stir gently to coat, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Low
Finish and Serve
Remove the lid, give the dish one final stir, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot directly from the skillet, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free (if seasoning blends are certified), High‑Protein
Allergens: Shellfish, Dairy
Last updated: April 20, 2026






