Smoky jerk seasoning makes this the tastiest shrimp recipe you’ll ever make! Southern fried cabbage and shrimp will light up your tastebuds.
What Is Jerk Seasoning
Jerk seasoning is a spice blend that’s popular in Jamaican food. It’s a spice rub that usually used to flavor meat.
It has a distinct flavor that comes from cayenne pepper, allspice, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, parsley, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s a bold spice and some versions are sweetened with brown sugar.
So, when you buy jerk seasoning at the store, always read the ingredients label. Only buy the kinds that are made without any sugar (and there are a lot of brands that don’t include any brown sugar).
I fell in love with this spice rub when I made Keto Jerk Chicken. The result was so amazing that I decided to make a fried cabbage and shrimp recipe.
Keto Jerk Shrimp
I love making recipes with shrimp because it cooks so quickly and easily. All you have to do is add the shrimp to the skillet and saute it for a few minutes.
Can you use a different type of meat? Yes, you can use cubed chicken instead of shrimp.
In fact, jerk chicken and cabbage will taste incredible together. But I love how the tender, light shrimp tastes with the bold and smoky jerk seasoning.
Southern Fried Cabbage and Shrimp
Even though both purple and green cabbage will taste delicious in this recipe, I prefer making it with shredded green cabbage. I love how mild the green cabbage is. It allows the bold jerk seasoning to stand out.
Green cabbage tastes incredible with the sweet and smoky shrimp. Fried cabbage and shrimp is a classic Southern recipe.
It’s just as southern as my keto shrimp and grits recipe. In fact, it’s so southern, you should serve it with a glass of keto sweet tea!
What To Eat With Shrimp
If you order Jamaican jerk shrimp at a restaurant, they will probably serve it with plantains, mango salsa, or grilled pineapple. Basically, they’ll serve it with something sweet.
But all of those are too high in carbs. So, what should you serve with fried cabbage and shrimp?
I suggest serving it with keto vanilla mousse for something sweet to pair with all the spice. As for the savory sides, add some keto cauliflower rice or cauliflower mash.
I also like making low-carb garlic rosemary rolls on the side too.
How To Store Cooked Shrimp
Add the southern fried cabbage and shrimp to your meal prep this week. Store portions of it in an airtight food storage container.
Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, reheat it in the microwave.
This is a freezer-friendly dinner recipe, too. Place the room temperature meal in a freezer-safe food storage container or bag and keep it in the freezer for up to six months and then reheat it in a skillet when you’re ready to eat it again.
Keto Jerk Southern Fried Cabbage and Shrimp Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients and step by step photos that you’ll need to make this keto jerk southern fried cabbage and shrimp recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time; 20-25 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 6 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Olive Oil
- Jerk Seasoning
- Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Minced Garlic
- Cabbage
- Chicken Broth
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Bacon
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with 1 tsp of the Jerk seasoning, and add to the heated skillet. Saute the shrimp until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, and mix in the onions and red bell pepper. Saute until the vegetables have softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the cabbage. Cover and simmer until the cabbage begins to soften.
Stir in the garlic, onion powder, garlic powder and remaining Jerk seasoning. Cover and continue to saute until the cabbage is done to your liking.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, and stir in the bacon before serving.
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Keto Jerk Southern Fried Cabbage and Shrimp
Smoky jerk seasoning makes this the tastiest shrimp recipe you'll ever make! Southern fried cabbage and shrimp will light up your tastebuds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Jerk Seasoning
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 4 cups Chopped Cabbage
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/3 cup Bacon Pieces
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
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Season the shrimp with 1 tsp of the Jerk seasoning, and add to the heated skillet. Saute the shrimp until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium, and mix in the onions and red bell pepper. Saute until the vegetables have softened.
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Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the cabbage.
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Cover and simmer until the cabbage begins to soften.
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Stir in the garlic, onion powder, garlic powder and remaining Jerk seasoning. Cover and continue to saute until the cabbage is done to your liking.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet, and stir in the bacon before serving.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 345
Net Carbs: 6 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Shrimp Recipes
Did you enjoy this keto jerk southern fried cabbage and shrimp? Are you looking for more shrimp recipes that you can eat on the keto diet? Here are some of my most popular keto shrimp recipes.
