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What To Serve With Shrimp

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For what to serve with shrimp, check out this list of simple and tasty side dish recipes that you can pair with this succulent protein! Whether you decide to bake, pan-sear, fry, or boil your shrimp, I have the most delicious side dishes to help turn it into a wonderful meal. From rice to pasta, and everything in between, there's something here for everyone to enjoy!

Recipes That Go With Shrimp

Shrimp is the most popular seafood protein in the United States. As a matter of fact, 1 billion pounds of shrimp are consumed by Americans per year. This is due to shrimp's versatility and affordability compared to other fish and seafood!

Shrimp can easily be found in many forms at the grocery store and it's available year-round. Not only is shrimp delicious on its own, but it can also uphold a variety of flavors. The next time you are craving some shrimp, make sure to try out these easy and delicious shrimp side dishes!

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Sides To Serve With Shrimp

Shrimp tastes delicious with practically any side that you serve it with! Pick out one (or two) of the recipes from this list to complete your family dinner.

1. Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta

Garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta is the perfect side dish for any garlic lover! It's rich and buttery, and makes a wonderful base for air fryer shrimp and so many more shrimp entrees!

Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
My easy garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta recipe is rich, buttery, and the ultimate dinner for any garlic lover! Sauteed garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce coats delicate angel hair pasta and makes a rich comfort food your whole family will enjoy!
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2. Cole Slaw

Southern cole slaw is a classic side dish filled with crunchy veggies mixed in a sweet and creamy dressing! Pair it with crunchy coconut shrimp for a filling and easy meal!

Southern Coleslaw
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It's the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
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3. Polenta

Polenta is a delicious and healthier alternative to familiar starches like rice, pasta, and mashed potatoes. All you need is cornmeal and a few basic ingredients that you'll already have at home!

Polenta (Creamy Recipe)
This polenta recipe is so versatile that you can use it as a side dish or load it with tasty toppings and serve it as the main course. It is wonderfully creamy and a great alternative side dish for rice or pasta. Perfect for serving with lamb, pork, chicken, veal, or veggies, this basic polenta with Parmesan is an easy recipe to add to your weekly rotation.
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4. Roasted Red Potato Wedges

Roasted red potato wedges are a versatile side that is tasty on its own or as an addition to garlic butter shrimp. Both are delicious to dip in my homemade Cajun dipping sauce!

Roasted Red Potatoes Wedges
These easy oven roasted red potato wedges are delightfully crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside! Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you! You may only need 4 ingredients, but these roasted red potato wedges are crisp, salty, and perfect for dipping in your favorite condiments and sauces!
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5. Cajun Dipping Sauce

This Cajun dipping sauce is incredibly easy to make and perfect for dunking fried shrimp! In this recipe, I use mayonnaise and sour cream to balance out the spiciness of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.

Cajun Dipping Sauce
This zesty Cajun dipping sauce is just the thing to serve alongside the appetizers at your next party or get-together! It is smooth and creamy with a flavorful kick from a dash of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning. Use it for dunking french fries, chicken strips, fried fish, gator bites, and more!
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6. Risotto (Prawn Risotto)

Prawn Risotto, (or shrimp risotto) is a Restaurant quality dish that is creamy and delicious! Not only is it easy to make, but it is also the perfect one-bowl meal.

Prawn Risotto (Shrimp Risotto)
This creamy prawn risotto (also known as shrimp risotto) is a fabulous gourmet dish that is easy to make and impossible to say no to! Plump, juicy prawns and rich, parmesan risotto go together so perfectly, it’s a match made in heaven!
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7. Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime rice is a wonderful side dish to choose from when you are cooking with Mexican or Thai-inspired flavors. In just 18 minutes, you'll have zesty and delicious rice that everyone will love!

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is an incredibly tasty rice side dish that is suitable for so many meals! From pairing with your Mexican food entrees to serving with seafood, or a Thai-inspired dish, this fragrant rice is sure to become a household staple! Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to make rice in your Instant Pot from here on out!
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8. Lemon Asparagus Orzo

Lemon asparagus orzo is a delightful and light side dish to pair with seafood! It combines tender orzo pasta with pieces of asparagus in a tangy lemon garlic sauce.

Lemon Asparagus Orzo
This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!
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9. Grilled Yellow Squash

Grilled yellow squash is an easy vegetable side dish that will pair perfectly well with some juicy grilled shrimp. I season mine with garlic salt and pepper, but feel free to use your favorite seasonings!

Grilled Yellow Squash
This grilled yellow squash is a quick and simple way to make a delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish! It is seasoned with a simple combination of garlic salt and pepper to really let the natural flavors shine! This squash is fork-tender and will go perfect with any of your favorite BBQ dishes!
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10. Greek Salad

In just 20 minutes you can make this refreshing Greek salad any time of the year! An assortment of Mediterranean vegetables is mixed with salty feta cheese and a delicious homemade Greek dressing.

Best Greek Salad (Tangy, Tasty & Easy To Make!)
This easy-to-make Greek salad is a wonderful medley of Mediterranean vegetables that makes a perfectly refreshing side salad for any meal! Crisp veggies, salty feta cheese, and a homemade Greek dressing put this salad over the top!
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11. Teriyaki Noodles

Teriyaki noodles with homemade teriyaki sauce make an excellent base for Asian-flavored shrimp. They're easy to make and only require a handful of simple ingredients!

Teriyaki Noodles
These easy teriyaki noodles combine fried stir-fry noodles in tasty teriyaki sauce to make the best base for many great meals. Use my homemade teriyaki sauce for the best-tasting fried noodles ever, then top with your favorite meats and veggies for satisfying Japanese noodle bowls.
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12. Guacamole

The combination of guacamole and shrimp makes a refreshingly light appetizer. Cut up cucumber slices or use your favorite tortilla chips for irresistible crunchy guacamole shrimp bites!

Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)
This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!
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13. Bloves Sauce

This delicious seafood sauce recipe originates from a Youtuber, Bloveslife. It's loaded with spices, herbs, seasonings, and light brown sugar, perfect for dipping some air fryer coconut shrimp!

Bloves Sauce Recipe
Bloves Sauce is rich and flavorful, the seafood sauce recipe created by YouTube sensation BlovesLife that features a hearty helping of spices. It's a delightful dipping sauce for shrimp, seafood boils, and much more!
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14. Shrimp & Grits

Grits are a Southern classic that always pairs deliciously with cajun shrimp. The best thing about this recipe is that it can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Southern Shrimp & Grits
Southern shrimp & grits is the epitome of home-cooked comfort food that makes both your tastebuds and your soul happy! Southern shrimp and grits is sometimes called "breakfast shrimp", though it makes a fabulous breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! The warm and cheesy grits topped with perfectly cooked Cajun shrimp that's been mixed with creamy tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions- it's downright heavenly!
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Best Southern shrimp and grits served in cast iron skillet with Cajun shrimp stacked on top.

15. Elotes

Elotes is a classic Mexican street corn side dish that features mayonnaise, sour cream, queso fresco, chipotle chili powder, and paprika! It's the perfect veggie to serve with shrimp tacos or shrimp fajitas!

Of course, grilled corn on the cob, creamed corn, or southern fried corn would be delicious with shrimp too!

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
This Mexican street corn (also called Elotes) is exactly what you need on a fantastic and warm summer day! Roasted corn (or grilled) with a creamy garlic chipotle sauce and then topped with queso fresco and smoked paprika for a ton of tangy flavors! Serve it alongside your favorite Mexican dishes for an authentic and delicious meal!
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16. Coconut Rice

Coconut rice is an easy, creamy, and delightfully flavorful rice. The subtle flavor compliments any main course protein, especially pan-seared shrimp!

Creamy Coconut Rice
Super delicious, and perfectly creamy coconut rice!
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Creamy Coconut Rice

17. Baked Cabbage Steaks

This baked cabbage steak recipe is incredibly easy and the perfect healthy side option! With just 4 ingredients and a prep time of only 10 minutes, these cabbage steaks are great for any weeknight meal.

Baked Cabbage Steaks
Baked cabbage steaks are a simple, tasty vegetable side dish with minimal prep needed and just 4 ingredients! Slice your heads of cabbage into 1-inch steaks then brush each with olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, then bake until fork-tender. If you don't think you are a fan of cabbage, this recipe is bound to change your mind!
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18. Roasted Peppers & Onions

Roasted peppers & onions are a wonderful topping to shrimp when you are craving Mexican-inspired dinners. You could easily add the peppers and onions on a baking sheet to make this tasty sheet pan shrimp fajitas in just 20 minutes!

Roasted Peppers and Onions
I enjoy making my roasted peppers and onions for a versatile and flavorful side dish. They are roasted to perfection, bringing out their natural sweetness and creating a deliciously caramelized texture. This easy recipe is perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, or serving alongside your favorite main courses.
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Easy, flavorful roasted peppers and onions served with fresh thyme as garnish.

19. Succotash

Tender butter beans, corn, onions, red bell peppers, and garlic are topped with crispy bacon for a filling and delicious vegetable side! Go ahead and serve it alongside your shrimp or simply mix your shrimp in!

Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!    
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20. Oven Garlic Bread

Oven garlic bread can be enjoyed as an appetizer while you are cooking up a pasta dish, or it can be served alongside to soak up the sauce! Try it out with shrimp scampi, lemon garlic shrimp pasta, or garlic shrimp alfredo bake.

Oven Garlic Bread: Soft & Chewy or Baked Until Crispy!
This incredible oven garlic bread recipe features 2 methods: one for those who prefer soft garlic bread and one for those who prefer crispy. All you need is some french bread, garlic powder, and butter (plus a little Parmesan cheese if you like) to make restaurant quality garlic bread at home.
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21. Caesar Salad

A creamy and delicious Caesar salad will pair wonderfully with grilled or pan-seared shrimp! This recipe features an incredibly easy homemade Caesar dressing made with mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt & pepper.

Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies
This Caesar salad dressing without anchovies is delicious, creamy, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. It whips up in minutes with no eggs or anchovies needed. Soon, you'll have a rich, flavorful dressing ready to use.
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22. Fresh Fruit Salad

A bright and refreshing fruit salad makes an excellent healthy side to pair with any kind of shrimp. You could easily switch up the fruit to add your favorites!

Fresh Fruit Salad
My best fresh fruit salad contains grapes, nectarines, bananas, mangoes, kiwis, strawberries, oranges, and pineapple! This easy, classic fruit salad recipe features a made-from-scratch honey citrus fruit sauce that screams summertime! It's a refreshing salad that doubles as a dessert!
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23. Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and tomatoes are a Southern staple that is budget-friendly and only requires a few simple ingredients. Serve it alongside your shrimp, or just add the shrimp in!

Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven't had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try, and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
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24. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

If you have some cherry or grape tomatoes handy, you have to make this incredibly easy vegetable side! All you will need is some fresh thyme, extra virgin olive oil, and some salt & pepper to elevate the tomatoes!

Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
These roasted cherry tomatoes are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can add a burst of flavor to any dish! They can be enjoyed as a snack on their own, added to salads, pasta dishes, and sandwiches, or used as a topping for pizzas. Simply toss your tomatoes with some oil and thyme and pop them into the oven!
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25. Cream Cheese Pasta

If you are a fan of creamy and cheesy pasta, go ahead and serve this dish with grilled or pan-seared shrimp! It's easy to make and the kids will love it!

Cream Cheese Pasta
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick side dish perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends. Cooked spaghetti or angel hair is tossed in garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce that lusciously coats every strand.
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I hope that this complete list of what to serve with shrimp ideas has helped you choose what to serve with shrimp for lunch or dinner! Let me know in the comments below what your favorite side dish is to eat with shrimp!

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What To Serve With Shrimp: Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta (+More Great Side Dishes To Make!)

For what to serve with shrimp, check out this list of simple and tasty side dish recipes that you can pair with this succulent protein! Whether you decide to bake, pan-sear, fry, or boil your shrimp, I have the most delicious side dishes to help turn it into a wonderful meal. From rice to pasta, and everything in between, there's something here for everyone to enjoy!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (optional garnish, chopped)

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Instructions
 

  • Bring a large, deep skillet or small stock pot to medium-high heat with the butter. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring occasionally for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, milk, angel hair pasta, salt, and pepper until the pasta is softened and completely covered with liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce your heat to low and simmer.
  • Simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4-6 minutes or until your pasta is cooked fully. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
  • Serve immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • If you LOVE garlic, you can use up to 1 tablespoon of minced garlic in this pasta dish.
  • To thin your sauce (if needed) simply drizzle some milk or broth into the pot of pasta until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Cooked pasta stores for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator, but this tender pasta does not reheat well after a day or two in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg (9%) | Sodium: 682mg (30%) | Potassium: 298mg (9%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 425IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 191mg (19%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Pasta, Seafood, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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