Cabbage is very often overlooked, underrated and often goes to waste. But you don’t have to throw it away all the time. Take your leftover cabbage, or buy some at the supermarket and turn it into something really tasty – Fuss free. One of my favorite ways to prepare cabbage is infuse it with smoked paprika- Oh yes! And bacon too! Everything is always better with bacon, right?). Yes, this recipe calls for bacon and bacon drippings might not be the healthiest of choices but I tell you it’s really flavorful. These two flavors really rock!
This Jamaican cabbage and shrimp is a little spicy – not hot, super simple to make, and extremely flavorful. It uses up familiar Caribbean ingredients; thyme, garlic, allspice and scotch bonnet pepper. Convenient for a weeknight meal.
Omit bacon for pork or meat-free option but do include smoked paprika.
Scotch bonnet pepper is optional here. I usually just throw the whole thing in the pot – want the flavor not the heat. So my little man can enjoy this too.
Feel free to swap out the shrimp with protein of choice or just leave it out completely. Serve with rice, fried or boiled plantains. Enjoy!! [adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”HCbq9xxM” upload-date=”2019-04-01T07:30:58.000Z” name=”Cabbage and Shrimp” description=”Jamaican Cabbage and Shrimp – A quick stir fried cabbage seasoned with aromatic spices and topped with sauté shrimp . A Delicious side dish to accompany any meal.”]
