Jump to Recipe 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!
Jump to:Recipes That Go With Shrimp Sides To Serve With Shrimp
- Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
- Cole Slaw
- Polenta
- Roasted Red Potato Wedges
- Cajun Dipping Sauce
- Risotto (Prawn Risotto)
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Lemon Asparagus Orzo
- Grilled Yellow Squash
- Greek Salad
- Teriyaki Noodles
- Guacamole
- Bloves Sauce
- Shrimp & Grits
- Elotes
- Coconut Rice
- Baked Cabbage Steaks
- Roasted Peppers & Onions
- Succotash
- Oven Garlic Bread
- Caesar Salad
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Macaroni and Tomatoes
- Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Cream Cheese Pasta 🍤 More Tasty Shrimp Recipes 📋 Recipe
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.
- 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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- 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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- 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 (Best Easy, Creamy Recipe)
This polenta recipe is so versatile, 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 it is 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 you will want to add to your weekly rotation!
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
Wonderfully ‘zesty’ 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!
Check out this recipe
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 so many great meals! Use my homemade sauce for the best tasting fried noodles ever, then top with your favorite meats and veggies for satisfying noodle bowls!
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
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- 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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- 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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- 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 & Onions
Roasted peppers and onions make a wonderful topping for sandwiches, hot dogs, or meaty main courses, but can also be enjoyed on their own! With the right herbs & spices and just 30 minutes in the oven, you can have a delicious vegetarian side dish that goes with just about anything!
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- 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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- 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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- 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 and creamy! Easy to make with just a few ingredients. In just minutes you’ll have a rich, flavorful dressing ready to use!
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- 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!
Fruit Salad
If you’re looking for the best fresh fruit salad, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make time and time again! Full of grapes, nectarines, banana, mango, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, and pineapple, it is incredibly bright and refreshing! This fresh fruit salad features a made-from-scratch honey citrus fruit sauce that just screams summertime!
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- 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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- 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
Bring out the sweetness of your tomatoes with this oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes recipe! The amount of flavor from roasting your cherry tomatoes will blow you away! My family loves these so much that I typically keep some cooked and ready to serve up on a salad. Plus they’re a great flavor boost in pasta dishes!!
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- 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 dinner that’s perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends! Perfectly cooked spaghetti 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
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 337kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 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)
InstructionsBring 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.2 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlicStir 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.1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 8 oz angel hair pasta, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSimmer 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. ⅓ cup Parmesan cheeseServe immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.1 tablespoon parsley Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set 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.
NutritionCalories: 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%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best shrimp dinner menu ideas, best side dishes to serve with shrimp, Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta, shrimp dinner side dish ideas, side dish recipes to make with shrimp meals, What To Serve With Shrimp Course Pasta, Seafood, Side DishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Polenta (Best Easy, Creamy Recipe)
This polenta recipe is so versatile, 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 it is 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 you will want 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!
This polenta recipe is so versatile, 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 it is 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 you will want to add to your weekly rotation!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Wonderfully ‘zesty’ 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!
Check out this recipe
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.
Wonderfully ‘zesty’ 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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Teriyaki Noodles
These easy teriyaki noodles combine fried stir-fry noodles in tasty teriyaki sauce to make the best base for so many great meals! Use my homemade sauce for the best tasting fried noodles ever, then top with your favorite meats and veggies for satisfying 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!
These easy teriyaki noodles combine fried stir-fry noodles in tasty teriyaki sauce to make the best base for so many great meals! Use my homemade sauce for the best tasting fried noodles ever, then top with your favorite meats and veggies for satisfying noodle bowls!
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!
Check out this recipe
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!
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!
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!!
Check out this recipe
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!
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!!
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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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!
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!
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 (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
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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!
This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
Creamy Coconut Rice
Super delicious, and perfectly creamy coconut rice!
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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.
Super delicious, and perfectly creamy coconut rice!
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!
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!
Roasted Peppers & Onions
Roasted peppers and onions make a wonderful topping for sandwiches, hot dogs, or meaty main courses, but can also be enjoyed on their own! With the right herbs & spices and just 30 minutes in the oven, you can have a delicious vegetarian side dish that goes with just about anything!
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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!
Roasted peppers and onions make a wonderful topping for sandwiches, hot dogs, or meaty main courses, but can also be enjoyed on their own! With the right herbs & spices and just 30 minutes in the oven, you can have a delicious vegetarian side dish that goes with just about anything!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies
This Caesar Salad dressing without anchovies is delicious and creamy! Easy to make with just a few ingredients. In just minutes 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!
This Caesar Salad dressing without anchovies is delicious and creamy! Easy to make with just a few ingredients. In just minutes you’ll have a rich, flavorful dressing ready to use!
Fruit Salad
If you’re looking for the best fresh fruit salad, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make time and time again! Full of grapes, nectarines, banana, mango, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, and pineapple, it is incredibly bright and refreshing! This fresh fruit salad features a made-from-scratch honey citrus fruit sauce that just screams summertime!
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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!
If you’re looking for the best fresh fruit salad, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make time and time again! Full of grapes, nectarines, banana, mango, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, and pineapple, it is incredibly bright and refreshing! This fresh fruit salad features a made-from-scratch honey citrus fruit sauce that just screams summertime!
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!
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!
Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Bring out the sweetness of your tomatoes with this oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes recipe! The amount of flavor from roasting your cherry tomatoes will blow you away! My family loves these so much that I typically keep some cooked and ready to serve up on a salad. Plus they’re a great flavor boost in pasta dishes!!
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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!
Bring out the sweetness of your tomatoes with this oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes recipe! The amount of flavor from roasting your cherry tomatoes will blow you away! My family loves these so much that I typically keep some cooked and ready to serve up on a salad. Plus they’re a great flavor boost in pasta dishes!!
Cream Cheese Pasta
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick dinner that’s perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends! Perfectly cooked spaghetti 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!
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick dinner that’s perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends! Perfectly cooked spaghetti is tossed in garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce that lusciously coats every strand!
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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
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 337kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 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)
InstructionsBring 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.2 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlicStir 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.1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 8 oz angel hair pasta, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSimmer 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. ⅓ cup Parmesan cheeseServe immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.1 tablespoon parsley Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set 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.
NutritionCalories: 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%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best shrimp dinner menu ideas, best side dishes to serve with shrimp, Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta, shrimp dinner side dish ideas, side dish recipes to make with shrimp meals, What To Serve With Shrimp Course Pasta, Seafood, Side DishCuisine American
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What To Serve With Shrimp: Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta (+More Great Side Dishes To Make!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 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)
InstructionsBring 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.2 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlicStir 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.1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 8 oz angel hair pasta, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSimmer 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. ⅓ cup Parmesan cheeseServe immediately garnished with fresh, chopped parsley if desired.1 tablespoon parsley
Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set
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 DishCuisine American
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