SHRIMP-STUFFED CABBAGE

Shrimp-Stuffed Cabbage image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Salt
1 medium head Savoy cabbage
1 pound peeled shrimp
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup bread crumbs, preferably fresh and lightly toasted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, more or less
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped tomatoes, with their liquid (canned is fine)
Black pepper

Steps:

Bring pot of water to a boil, and add salt. Meanwhile, remove enough outer leaves of cabbage to get 8 large, nearly perfect leaves. Use a paring knife to remove their thickest vein. Put leaves in boiling water until softened, a minute or so; remove, and drain on paper towels.
Combine shrimp, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, cayenne, half the oil and a large pinch of salt in food processor, and pulse until well minced but not puréed. Put portion of shrimp mixture on lower third of each leaf, fold in sides and roll up; don't overstuff, and don't roll too tightly.
Put remaining oil in a skillet that can be covered and is large enough to accommodate cabbage rolls; turn heat to medium-high. Add onion, and stir occasionally, until it softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and some salt and pepper, and stir occasionally until tomatoes break up, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cabbage rolls, and cover, adjusting the heat so the mixture simmers.
Cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until rolls are firm; taste sauce to adjust seasoning. Serve with some sauce spooned over and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 272, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 761 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams