Deborah's Louisiana Fried Spicy Cabbage

Add a bold Southern flair to your dinner table with Deborah's Louisiana Fried Spicy Cabbage, a flavorful twist on a humble vegetable that packs a punch! This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, featuring tender green cabbage sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and smoky seasonings like Cajun spice, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Optional smoked sausage adds a hearty, savory element, making this dish perfect as a side or a stand-alone meal. The cabbage is steamed to perfection, then lightly caramelized for a hint of sweetness and irresistible texture. Serve it with cornbread or fluffy rice for a comforting, soul-warming bite that brings the essence of Louisiana right to your kitchen. Perfectly spiced, deeply satisfying, and a breeze to make—it's Southern comfort food at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 1 large Onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 link Smoked sausage (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your vegetables. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut it into quarters, and remove the core. Slice the cabbage into thin strips. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. If using smoked sausage, slice it into thin rounds.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced sausage (if using) and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet a little at a time, stirring as you go to wilt it down and make room for more.

Step 7

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, black pepper, and sugar over the cabbage. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 8

Add the browned sausage back to the skillet (if using). Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the cabbage steam for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate and lightly caramelize the cabbage.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot as a side dish or main dish alongside cornbread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	831.2

Total Fat 61.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 3919.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.7mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1211.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 27.1%