What to Serve with Coconut Shrimp

Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: Jul 15, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

Coconut shrimp is a popular dish, but what do you serve with it? Do you want to make the meal as tasty and filling as possible? Are you looking for an easy side dish that goes well with coconut shrimp? If so, we have what you're looking for. This post will talk about what to serve with coconut shrimp and what dishes work best. We'll also provide recipes that use these ingredients!

You have to try our air fryer coconut shrimp with a Pina Colada sauce recipe. There is so much you can do with an air fryer. If you do not currently own one, I highly recommend you purchase one soon.

Having a side dish with shrimp makes it a full meal. Shrimp is your protein, but you typically need just a bit more to make it a full nutritious meal. Thankfully, there are many sides to choose from that pair perfectly with coconut shrimp.

WHY SHOULD YOU SERVE SIDES WITH COCONUT SHRIMP?

The coconut shrimp is what you're craving, but it's not a complete meal on its own. You'll need at least some vegetables or another starch to round out your plate and make it a full dinner. The side dish will also help break up all those savory flavors from the shrimps.

Here are a few side dish ideas that work well with coconut shrimp:

Jasmine rice or brown rice. These both pair well with the sweetness of the coconut shrimp and add some more texture to your meal.

Coconut quinoa is another great option as it has the same flavors going on as the shrimp. It's also a bit lighter than rice.

Collard greens are what you need if you're trying to eat healthier or lose weight. The coconut shrimp will still taste great but offer more nutrients with the collard greens as your side dish!

Here are some of our favorite sides to try when figuring out what to serve with coconut shrimp.

Easy Coconut Ginger Rice

Coconut ginger rice is light and fluffy and full of sweet and fragrant flavor. It's the perfect side for all your favorite dishes, and it's so easy to make!

Coconut ginger rice in a bowl on the table.

Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese is classic comfort food, made even better, with the addition of rosemary. Creamy, cheesy, goodness in every bite!

Rosemary White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!

Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.

Scalloped Corn Casserole

This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. The savory, versatile corn side dish goes well with holiday dinners, and alongside practically any meal. It's a homey casserole that everyone will love.

Slow Cooker Bacon Mac and Cheese

This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is the best, easy, creamy, cheesy, comfort food! It requires minimal effort for a terrific side dish for meals or the ultimate comforting main course for weeknight dinners.

A bowl of slow cooker bacon mac and cheese with a fork holding up a bite above the bowl.

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

Air fryer frozen sweet potato fries always come out perfectly. Golden and crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside.

Crispy frozen sweet potato fries on a tray.

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Hearty, wholesome, and super healthy, this super easy Mediterranean rice salad recipe is going to become your next favorite side dish to pair with any grilled or baked meat.

Mediterranean rice salad with vegetables in a bowl on the table.

BBQ Mac and Cheese

This bbq mac and cheese is so much better than the boxed version. Made with 3 kinds of cheese, lots of pulled pork, BBQ sauce and then topped with crumbled cornbread. Baked in the oven till bubbly, then served with your favorite salad.

A close up spoonful of mac and cheese.

Baked Parmesan Potato Halves

These Baked Parmesan Potato Halves are scrumptious! An easy baby potatoes recipe with cheese for perfectly coated, crispy potato halves, ideal for any main course!

How to Air Fry Asparagus and Asparagus Fries

Are you ready to learn how to Air Fry Asparagus and Asparagus Fries? The process is simple. they're perfect for dipping and they taste amazing!

Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese is full of rich flavors including three of my favorite things, ranch dressing, jalapeños and macaroni and cheese.

Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese in a bowl on the table.

Best Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad is super easy to make, a delicious medley of flavors and textures, and is great to make as a side dish or even a light lunch or dinner.

Greek pasta salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon lifting some out.

Classic Pasta Salad

Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish. With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole

This sliced potato casserole is made with layers of real potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheese for the best comfort food ever! Perfect for any occasion, it's one recipe you'll keep coming back to again and again.

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with Sliced Potatoes on the table.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fried corn on the cob is a simple and fast way to cook this summer favorite. So tasty, this great side dish is ideal for grill nights or any night of the week

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air fryer hasselback potatoes are a new way to enjoy classic comfort food. They're full of buttery flavor and always perfectly cooked.

Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

Mexican street corn casserole is so tasty and is a breeze to make. A convenient way of making Elote corn casserole or slow cooker corn casserole, this Mexican corn with cream cheese is perfect all by itself, or as a side to any main.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.

A bowl of easy cheesy scalloped potatoes stacked in another bowl with a fork lifting up a potato slice.

Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower

Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower is the perfect spicy and fresh side dish. This recipe cooks up quickly in your air fryer.

Homemade Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Homemade Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe is baked in the best buffalo wing sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese for dipping! Perfect for any occasion!

Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower

Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!

Grandma's Coleslaw

Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.

Awesome Cheesy Twice Baked Potato Boats

Awesome Cheesy Twice Baked Potato Boats are cheesy, creamy, filled with bacon or ground sausage and diced onions. And that's just the start. With the option of adding more delicious ingredients, you can create the perfect stuffed potato just for you!

Awesome Cheesy Twice Baked Potato Boats.

Jalapeno Coleslaw

This Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe is easy to follow and simple to make. Spicy and crunchy, it's the ideal summer dish for potlucks and outdoor family gatherings. .

Jalapeno Coleslaw on plate with hamburger.

Sweet Coconut Biscuits

Coconut biscuits are a delightful, old-fashioned treat that combines the tropical flavor of coconut with a crunchy, buttery texture using only a few ingredients.

Three coconut biscuits on top of each other on a white plate.

Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits

These air fryer frozen biscuits cook up perfectly every time. They're golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and done so much faster.

Air fryer frozen biscuits on a plate.

Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion

This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Savory corn muffins on a rack cooling.

This incredibly spicy, crunchy cole slaw is the perfect summer dish to enjoy at potlucks and outdoor family gatherings.

TAKE COCONUT SHRIMP TO THE NEXT LEVEL

If you're looking for something a bit more adventurous to serve with your coconut shrimp, we have recipes that will take your meal to the next level.

Pina Colada sauce is always a great pairing with coconut shrimp. It's sweet and creamy and takes just minutes to make in the blender. You'll love the flavors together.

Another great sauce to try is a Thai peanut sauce. Again, it's sweet and savory and takes just minutes to make. It pairs perfectly with the coconut shrimp!

We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do! They are sure to take your meal from good to great in no time at all.

I think that the best way to serve coconut shrimp is with a spicy sauce and some rice. The sweet taste of this appetizer goes perfectly with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper or sriracha sauce. Plus, both sauces are low in calories so you can indulge without any guilt! What do you like to dip your shrimp into?

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