Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice off the tops of the cabbages and carefully core out the centers to make room for stuffing.
Rub insides with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.
In a skillet, heat olive oil or bacon fat.
Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until softened.
Add sausage slices and cook until browned.
Toss in shrimp, season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt & pepper.
Cook until shrimp turn pink (2–3 minutes).
Spoon shrimp & sausage mixture into each cabbage.
If using cheese, sprinkle inside before finishing with filling.
Cover dish loosely with foil. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
Remove foil, bake an additional 10 minutes for a roasted finish.
