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    What to Serve with Shrimp

    Published: Jan 11, 2022 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Shrimp is delicious seafood that people love to eat. The main issue faced by those who are cooking shrimp dishes at home is what to serve with shrimp. There are many options, so it can be difficult to decide what will go well with this type of food. This blog post will discuss some of the things you can serve as an accompaniment for your shrimp dish and what they offer in terms of flavor and texture.

    Collage of four shrimp dishes including:
Shrimp Lo Mein,
Honey Walnut Shrimp,
Spicy Shrimp Dip, and
Cajun Shrimp Pasta.

    Shrimp is a popular cost efficient seafood option. There are so many delicious ways to prepare it. The most popular is to just bread it. You can make so many different recipes than that with shrimp though.

    Our family loves shrimp and makes it often. We love to switch it up and make a few different dishes to get different flavors every time. Some of our favorite shrimp recipes are the following:

    The first thing you’ll notice when tasting this chowder is how rich and flavorful the broth is. The second ingredient, bacon helps give it an exciting depth without overwhelming your taste buds in any way! 

    Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder
    This Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder is like a warm hug! Shrimp, potatoes, and corn are in a creamy broth and flavored with bacon, garlic, and onion for an amazing chowder.
    Check out this recipe

    Get ready for a great party dish with this easy seafood recipe. Just add some canned crab and shrimp, mix in your favorite spices or fresh veggies of choice (carrots go really well!), then devour as an appetizer before the main event!

    Simple Seafood Dip
    This Simple Seafood Dip is the easiest appetizer to make. Some cans of crab and shrimp and this delicious snack is ready in minutes!
    Check out this recipe

    Get ready for a quick and easy keto recipe that’s full of flavor! These Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect dish to make when you want something rich but don’t have time in your busy schedule.

    Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
    This Simple Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is keto, uses large or portobello mushrooms, and is full of shrimp, crab, cheeses and more!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Stuffed Mushrooms

    This Spicy Shrimp Dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion! It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. You’ll want to serve it at your next party or game day so people can enjoy this tasty dish together with their friends family members

    Spicy Shrimp Dip
    Spicy Shrimp Dip is creamy and delicious dip that makes for a great game day or New Years appetizer. Cheesy, spicy and oh so flavorful.
    Check out this recipe

    This dish is the ultimate comfort food. It’s like creamy pasta with seafood and cajun spices, but on your plate! The elevated flavors from fresh grated parmesan cheese tomatoes in heavy cream butter.

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta – Creole Heaven
    Cajun shrimp pasta has an explosion of flavor that can't be beat. This spicy shrimp pasta recipe results in a dish that combines perfectly-cooked shrimp and tender pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that will have your taste buds singing! They don't call it Creole heaven for nothing.
    Check out this recipe

    Copycat recipes are the best! If you’re a fan of Panda Express, this is your chance to make an authentic Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. It’s so easy and delicious.

    Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe – Panda Express Copycat
    Are you a fan of Panda Express? If so, you're going to love this Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. It's the perfect copycat.
    Check out this recipe

    This Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is for shrimp lovers who want just enough flavor, without all the fuss. With a light and totally flavorful glaze on top of your pasta – you won’t be disappointed!

    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a shrimp and pasta lover's dream. Covered in a flavorful sauce, this dish is light and hearty at the same time. A meal unto itself, It will not disappoint!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    This spicy coconut shrimp with a pina colada dipping sauce will make your summer taste even better. You’ll never want to go back to fried foods after trying this!

    Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Piña Colada Sauce
    This spicy air fryer coconut shrimp with pina colada sauce just screams summer at the beach. Try this delicious air fried shrimp for yourself.
    Check out this recipe

    This recipe is perfect for those looking to expand their palate and try something new. The homemade teriyaki sauce gives it an authentic twist that you won’t be able to stop eating!

    Shrimp Lo Mein
    You'll love this easy Chinese Shrimp Lo Mein recipe with the option of learning how to make homemade teriyaki sauce instead of store bought.
    Check out this recipe

    Shrimp lovers rejoice! We’ve got the perfect dish for you. This Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp will take your taste buds on an adventure they won’t soon forget.

    Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
    Shrimp lovers have to try our Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp! Full of flavor this shrimp dish is perfect for any time of year or any occasion!
    Check out this recipe
    shrimp

    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad is fantastic because of its delicious dressing! The flavor will knock your socks off, and the best part? You can use as many vegetables in this dish as you want.

    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad
    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad is called best for a reason. Use as many vegetables as you desire and top with creamy homemade dressing for the most hearty and satisfying pasta salad ever!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Shrimp Pasta Salad

    If you love spicy, salty food as much I do then this is going to be one of the best recipes for shrimp that has come along! The sweet chili sauce and bacon wrapped up in perfect harmony.

    Sweet Sriracha or Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
    For all of you shrimp fans out there, this recipe for Sweet Sriracha or Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is a definite keeper!  Easy to prepare and worth every second!  
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Sriracha or Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    These Shrimpy Potatoes and Cheese Kebabs are made with creamer potatoes, halloumi cheese shrimp onions tomatoes served on mixed greens topped off by a lemon garlic vinaigrette!

    Shrimpy Potato Cheese Kebabs
    Shrimpy Potato Cheese Kebabs are creamer potatoes, halloumi cheese, shrimp, onions and tomatoes served on mixed greens with a lemon garlic vinaigrette!
    Check out this recipe
    Shrimpy Potato Cheese Kebabs

    WHY YOU SHOULD SERVE SIDES WITH SHRIMP

    Side dishes complete any meal, especially a seafood dish. There are as many options for what to serve with shrimp, as there are options on how to prepare it.

    You should always serve a side dish when you are preparing any type of meal, but especially seafood dishes. Shrimp is one of the most popular types of fish because it is full of flavor and much more affordable than other options.

    Many people struggle to decide what they can make for their shrimp dish that will complement it well. There are many different side dishes you can choose from, so it is important to find one that will enhance the flavor of your seafood and not overshadow it.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP

    Some popular side dishes for shrimp include rice, couscous, steamed broccoli or green beans, hush puppies, and garlic bread. All of these side dishes offer a different flavor and texture that will enhance your seafood dish.

    Since we love shrimp, we have a lot of great options for sides. Here are some of our favorite recipes:

    The first thing you’ll notice when tasting this chowder is how rich and flavorful the broth is. The second ingredient, bacon helps give it an exciting depth without overwhelming your taste buds in any way!

    Broccoli Cornbread is a cheesy comfort food side dish that’s hearty and delicious. This cornbread has the ultimate flavor combination of broccoli, cheddar cheese for an amazing taste in your mouth!

    Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
    Broccoli Cornbread is filled with cheese and delicious flavor. This cornbread is the ultimate cheesy comfort food side dish that's hearty and delicious.
    Check out this recipe

    Tired of the same old corn muffins? Try my new and improved recipe for a mouthwatering treat. These tasty treats are great on their own, but why not give them some personality with different toppings like bacon bits or jalapenos!

    How to Make Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion
    How to Make Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion is a homemade corn muffin recipe that results in the most scrumptious muffins you'll ever taste! With or without jalapenos, mini or regular, they're a delight.
    Check out this recipe

    You need some serious biscuits in your life, and these Cream Cheese Biscuits will be the death of all other breakfast pastries.

    Cream Cheese Biscuits
    Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits that just scream the holiday season? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple Cream Cheese Biscuits.
    Check out this recipe

    Breadsticks, a classic appetizer from your favorite pizza joints! This recipe makes bread that is perfect for coating with toppings and eating as an individual dish.

    Breadsticks 6 Ways
    Breadsticks 6 Ways with Pillsbury pizza dough makes copycat breadsticks or cheese sticks from Pizza Hut, Olive Garden and garlic pizza bread.
    Check out this recipe

    It’s time to bring back the big bowl of pasta salad. This classic dish is made with fresh vegetables and Italian seasonings for a side that you’ll love!

    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.
    Check out this recipe

    My Grandma’s best cucumber salads are so easy to make. All you need is some simple ingredients like sliced cucumbers, onions, and dill in vinegar or creamy dressing for the sour cream version!

    Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
    When it comes to making cucumber salad, my gran knew what she was doing. She taught me all about making old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar. That's why I lovingly sometimes call this dish, Grandma's Best Cucumber Salad. It's made with crispy slices of cucumber and onion in a simple dill vinegar dressing!
    Check out this recipe
    Grandma's Cucumber Salad

    The Best Broccoli Salad is the perfect solution for a healthy, tasty lunch. The dressing of your choice covers fresh broccoli and raisins to coat every single bite with their sweet flavor while almonds or pine nuts add an extra crunchy texture on top!

    The Best Broccoli Salad
    The Best Broccoli Salad is exceptional! The perfect dressing, coating fresh broccoli, raisins, sweet onion, apple or pears and almonds or pine nuts! Costco uses bacon and we do sometimes too!
    Check out this recipe

    I love the combination of rice and vegetables in this Greek Rice Salad. It’s so simple, yet very satisfying! The best thing about it is those fresh dill leaves that give an extra kick to any dish you add them to.

    Greek Rice Salad
    This Greek Rice Salad is a delicious twist on the classic salad.  A definite hit at our dinner table as a side, starter or main dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Rice Salad

    What’s not to love about this pasta salad? It has all the best ingredients like feta cheese, orzo and penne or any other type of noodle you prefer. The main ingredient that makes it supreme though is definitely our amazing Greek dressing!

    Best Greek Pasta Salad
    Best Greek Pasta Salad has quality ingredients like feta cheese, pasta, olives, cucumbers, carrots, peppers and tomatoes. And that's just the base. With additional options and topped with Greek pasta salad dressing, makes this pasta salad supreme!
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Pasta Salad

    Grandma’s yeast or crusty bread roll recipe is the best! These Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls will make your dinner table feel like an old friend returned home.

    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls
    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    Cheesecake Factory brown bread is great for any meal paired with your favorite dish and it will make them more delicious. You can also enjoy this tasty side as a snack by itself.

    Cheesecake Factory’s Brown Bread
    Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread is a tasty bread that goes well with any main dish. Spread a little honey butter over a slice and it just might become a family favorite side.
    Check out this recipe

    This cheesy, garlic bread will make your mouth water as soon as you take a bite. Full of the perfect combination between crispiness and softness on the inside with an outer layer that is full of flavor from all those herbs in there!

    Brazilian Cheese Bread
    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten free, addition to any meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Brazilian Cheese Puffs

    This bread is delicious! I love the flavors of onion and sage in this sweet yeast dough. It makes everything taste better, especially sandwiches with its perfect crunchiness.

    Sweet Onion Sage Bread
    The flavors in this Sweet Onion Sage Bread remind me of stuffing and I love stuffing! This bread makes everything taste better, especially sandwiches!
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Onion Sage Bread

    Sweet potato sheet pan dinners are a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy both sweet flavors as well savory ones. Add in some sausage or chicken for an easy weeknight dinner that’s perfect any day!

    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan
    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan dinners are flavorful, healthy and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup. This versatile, vibrant dish is a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Add sausage or chicken and you have an awesome well-rounded dinner!
    Check out this recipe

    This Skillet-Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious, and will be a definite keeper! The technique of roasting the vegetables in an aromatic butter flavor olive oil was brilliant.

    Skillet Roasted Broccoli
    This Skillet Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious and is a definite keeper! The technique is absolutely brilliant!
    Check out this recipe
    Skillet Roasted Broccoli

    Tender carrots and potatoes are cooked in an easy, one-step recipe that features fresh lemon juice along with olive oil for a heartwarming dinner.

    Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
    This recipe for Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes is easy to follow and the results are absolutely delicious! Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!
    Check out this recipe
    Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

    Bacon is the perfect companion for these bacon-wrapped scallops. These delicate and mild meaty treats are hard to put down, with a delicious flavor that will have your mouth watering from first bite!

    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
    Air fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are easy to make. Delicate and mild with a delicious bacon flavor, they're hard to put down!
    Check out this recipe

    When you need a filling meal in less than 30 minutes, this easy smoked cream cheese crab dip is the answer. With just four ingredients and minimal work needed to make it tasty – who could say no?

    Smoked Crab Dip
    This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip is bursting with smoky flavor. Easy to make, it's heavy on taste and not on work! Try it for yourself!
    Check out this recipe

    This Steak and Crab Legs recipe is a perfect blend of rich lobster-like king crab legs with tender filet mignon or New York Strip. If you are looking to indulge in some fine dining-style cuisine, then this dish will not disappoint!

    Filet Mignon and King Crab Legs
    Steak and Crab Legs recipe combines rich, lobster-like king crab legs with tender filet mignon or New York Strip Steak cooked black and blue to medium rare. Perfection!
    Check out this recipe

    Little gems of the sea, these tomatoes are perfectly proportioned and loaded with tasty treats! You’ll find a full dose-sized helping in every bite. There is no need to worry about your waistline; they’re low in calories too so you can enjoy them guilt-free while still losing weight

    Tomato Tuna or Crab Melts
    Tomato Tuna or Crab Melts are perfect, especially if you are trying to eat less bread!  These tomatoes are stuffed full of crab or tuna, celery and cheese!  Totally delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Tomato Tuna or Crab Melts

    Try out this easy mushrooms on toast with an avocado appetizer recipe for a delightfully tasty dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

    Easy Mushrooms on Toast with Avocado Appetizer
    Easy Mushrooms on Toast with Avocado Appetizer is a delightful mushrooms on toast recipe, full of flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    If you’re looking for a filling, flavorful breakfast to keep your energy up while working hard all day long then this is it! The perfect dish before heading out in the morning.

    Bacon Avocado Toast
    Bacon Avocado Toast is a healthy and easy breakfast that is filling and flavorful. This is a great breakfast for you enjoy before heading out to work.
    Check out this recipe

    This is one of my favorite recipes. It’s so good, and the sauce really packs a punch! I like adding ham or shrimp into it for added protein – anything goes really when you have an awesome pasta dish like this in your arsenal.

    Loaded Awesome Pasta Alfredo
    This Loaded Awesome Pasta Alfredo recipe is my favorite. It is so good. Ham, shrimp, chicken, bacon or sausage, all work beautifully. The sauce is divine.
    Check out this recipe
    Loaded Pasta Alfredo

    This easy vodka sauce recipe will make you rethink your pasta game. A creamy, fresh creaminess that is perfect for any occasion- especially when topped with shrimp or chicken!

    Vodka Sauce with Meat Pasta Recipe
    Homemade vodka sauce with meat is an easy dinner meal you will come back to time again for its delicious flavor and the variety of different ways you can use it to create meals your family loves.
    Check out this recipe
    Penne alla vodka with meat cooked in a skillet.

    Awesome Alfredo Sauce is the perfect dish to make for any occasion. With only a few ingredients and easily accessible tools, this sauce couldn’t be easier!

    Awesome Alfredo Sauce
    Awesome Alfredo Sauce is fast, easy and delicious. Made with just a few ingredients, this sauce is easier to make than you think. A beautiful homemade sauce is always so much better than store- bought!
    Check out this recipe
    Awesome Alfredo Sauce

    TAKE SHRIMP TO THE NEXT LEVEL

    You can make your shrimp extra special by preparing it with some sauces or dips. You can do this easily at home, but you will also find lots of great recipes for what to serve with shrimp when eating out.

    One good sauce option is garlic butter. This offers bold flavors that are very rich and delicious if prepared right. Garlic butter is great for dipping shrimp in or simply pouring it over the top.

    A similarly rich sauce to garlic butter is a creamy dijon mustard sauce with tarragon and lemon juice. This offers bold flavors that are both tangy and slightly sweet, which go well with almost any seafood dish, but especially what to serve with shrimp. This flavor combination would taste great with brown rice.

    You can’t go wrong with these side dishes if you’re looking for some new ideas to pair with your shrimp. From hearty soups and salads to light pasta dishes, this list has it all!

    Collage of four shrimp dishes including:
Shrimp Lo Mein,
Honey Walnut Shrimp,
Spicy Shrimp Dip, and
Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
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