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Garlic Shrimp and Sausage Cabbage Cups Recipe

Garlic Shrimp and Sausage Cabbage Cups Recipe
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These Garlic Shrimp and Sausage Cabbage Cups are a flavorful, low-carb dish combining juicy shrimp and smoky sausage nestled in tender cabbage leaves. Enhanced with garlic, paprika, and a hint of chili flakes, then baked to perfection and optionally drizzled with a zesty Greek yogurt sauce, this recipe offers a delicious and healthy meal perfect for dinner or entertaining.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb (225g) smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 small head green cabbage (about 8–10 large leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Sauce Drizzle

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cabbage Leaves: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly soften the cabbage leaves by boiling or steaming them for 2–3 minutes until they become pliable enough to form cups without tearing. Carefully pat dry with a towel.
  2. Form Cabbage Cups: Place the softened cabbage leaves into a muffin tin or a suitable baking dish to create a cup shape that will hold the filling.
  3. Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the cooked sausage from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
  5. Cook Shrimp and Season: Add the peeled shrimp to the pan along with paprika, chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  6. Combine Sausage and Shrimp: Return the browned sausage to the pan, then add butter and lemon juice. Toss all ingredients together to combine the flavors and melt the butter.
  7. Fill Cabbage Cups: Spoon the shrimp and sausage mixture evenly into each prepared cabbage leaf cup.
  8. Bake: Place the filled cabbage cups into the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, allowing the edges to become slightly crisp while heating through.
  9. Prepare Optional Sauce: While the cabbage cups bake, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt to taste in a small bowl.
  10. Serve: Once baked, drizzle the optional sauce over the cabbage cups, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • Boiling or steaming the cabbage leaves makes them easier to work with and less likely to tear when forming cups.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the chili flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • The optional sauce adds a creamy, tangy element but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
  • Use fresh parsley for garnish to add color and a fresh herbal note.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: garlic shrimp, smoked sausage, cabbage cups, low carb, baked appetizer, healthy dinner, easy recipe

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