Viral Cabbage Boil with Sausage, Shrimp, and Bacon

Ingredients

• 3 small green cabbages (outer leaves removed, cores trimmed out)
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
• 8 oz bacon (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional for heat)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the Cabbages
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Cut a deep pocket in each cabbage head by carefully removing the core with a sharp knife, making room for stuffing.
2. Cook the Bacon and Sausage
   • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
   • In the same pan, sauté sausage slices until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Veggies and Shrimp
   • Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the bacon grease. Cook until softened.
   • Toss in shrimp with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes until just pink.
4. Stuff the Cabbages
   • Mix shrimp, sausage, bacon, and veggies together.
   • Stuff each cabbage with the mixture, packing tightly.
5. Bake
   • Place cabbages in a greased baking dish. Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the tops.
   • Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and tender.
6. Serve
   • Slice open the cabbages to reveal the filling. Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot!