Shrimp recipes are delicious on their own, but pairing them with the right side dishes can elevate the overall dining experience. Whether it's a refreshing salad, seasoned rice, steamed vegetables, or a plate of pasta, the right side dish can complement the unique flavor of shrimp and make your meal even more satisfying. Adding side dishes with shrimp allows you to explore various interesting and diverse recipes and reap the nutritional benefits.
Side Dishes For Shrimp Recipes
Shrimps are low in calories, high in protein, and an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals. So, while you enhance the taste of your shrimp recipes, you're also ensuring a wholesome and balanced meal. By controlling the ingredients, you can reduce excessive fats and salts, making your shrimp meal more delicious and better for your body. Grilled, baked, sautéd, or boiled - however you prefer your shrimp, each homemade dish will serve health and taste to everyone at the dinner table.
Best-Ever Succotash
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Fresh Or Frozen Baby Lima Beans (2 Cups)
- 4 Center-cut Bacon Slices
- 1 Cup Chopped Sweet Onion (From 1 Small Onion)
- 4 Ounces Fresh Okra, Cut Into ½-inch-thick Slices (1 Cup)
- 1 Garlic Clove, Finely Chopped (1 Tsp.)
- 3 Cups Fresh Corn Kernels (4 Ears)
- 1 ¼ Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 5 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes, Halved (1 Cup)
- ¼ Cup Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil
Lemony White Bean Salad with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz.) Pkg. Fresh Broccoli Florets (7 Cups Florets)
- ½ Cup Plus 1½ Tbsp. Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, Divided
- ½ Teaspoon Lemon Zest Plus ¼ Cup Fresh Juice (From 2 Lemons)
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Whole-grain Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Teaspoon Honey
- 1 (15½-oz.) Can No-salt-added Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed
- 4 Cups Baby Arugula
- 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion (From 1 Onion)
- 1 Ounce Parmesan Cheese, Shaved (About ½ Cup)
Easy Coconut Rice
- Ingredients
- 2 Cups Jasmine Rice
- 1 (400 Ml) Can Coconut Milk
- 1 + ½ Cups Water
- 1 Teaspoon Salt (Or To Taste)
- 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar (Or To Taste)
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (Optional For Garnish)
Classic Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Green Cabbage, Finely Shredded
- 2 Cups Purple Cabbage, Finely Shredded
- 1 Cup Carrot, Finely Shredded
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- ½ Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Teaspoon Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Celery Seeds
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt (Or To Taste)
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (Or To Taste)
Vegetarian Paella
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Medium Red Onion, Sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 Medium Zucchini, Sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Canned Quartered Artichokes, Drained
- ¼ Cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted
- 1 Cup Paella Rice (Bomba Rice)
- 3 Cups Vegetable Stock
- ½ Teaspoon Saffron, Crushed
- ½ Teaspoon Salt (Or To Taste)
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (Or To Taste)
- 1 Tablespoon Chives Or Green Onions
Shrimp And Grits
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup stone-ground white grits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 thick slices bacon
- 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon, about 1 to 2 tablespoons
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- ½ pound fresh asparagus
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2-3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Spicy Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch piece
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10-Minute Healthy Cauliflower Rice
INGREDIENTS
- 24 ounces cauliflower florets*
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 ounces broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
For the Corn Stock:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Corn Chowder:
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- 4 cups corn kernels (from 4-5 ears corn), reserve cobs for stock
- 4 oz (4 slices) bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely diced (1 ½ cup)
- 1 large carrot, cut into ¼" dice (1 cup)
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced (1 cup)
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes, 3 medium, peeled and cut into ¼" thick pieces
- 2-3 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoon Chives, chopped, to garnish
Lemon Couscous Recipe
Ingredients
-
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic (1 large clove)
- 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste (optional)*
- 1 cup (6 oz) couscous (not pearl couscous)
Berry Orange Spinach Salad With Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 6 packed cups baby spinach
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
- ¾ cup (3 oz) raspberries
- ½ cup (3 oz) blackberries
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup walnuts
For the vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh (mandarin) orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Perfect Rice Pilaf
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ⅔ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- pinch onion powder
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup vermiceilli - or orzo
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped
Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 romaine hearts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Black Bean And Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 15-ounce can black beans*
- 15-ounce can corn (or 1 ½ cups fresh corn cut from the cob, raw or boiled)
- 1 cup fresh pico de gallo, aka fresh salsa (purchased, or ½ recipe Pico de Gallo)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Zest of ½ lime (optional)
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro, chopped or torn (optional)
