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    Home » Holiday and Special Occasions » 4th of July

    25 Best Side Dishes to Serve With Grilled Shrimp

    Published: Aug 12, 2022 by Sally Cameron · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Here are my 25 best side dishes to serve with grilled shrimp, America's favorite seafood. From salads and vegetables to pasta, I hope these recipes will give you new ideas for how to keep your shrimp lovers happy. No grill? No problem; grab a grill pan. And one shrimp buying tip: choose wild over farmed when possible.

    grilled zucchini

    Grilled Zucchini

    Grill this along side your shrimp (start it first). I like to dust it with Parmesan cheese, but it’s optional. Chopped fresh herbs are good too for a lift of fresh flavor.  

    Grilled zucchini recipe
    Zucchini noodles with roasted tomatoes in a bowl.

    Zucchini and Pasta Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes

    Zucchini noodles mixed with spaghetti makes a wonderful meal. Roasted tomatoes add another level of flavor. Add fresh chopped herbs and maybe a drizzle of good olive oil to finish.

    Zucchini and pasta recipe
    quinoa tabbouleh salad

    Quinoa Tabouleh

    This fluffy, crunchy, gluten-free grain salad made with quinoa. Serve chilled or room temperature. It’s great in the heat of summer.

    Quinoa tabouleh recipe
    Green bean salad.

    Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Corn

    This colorful green bean salad is a great side dish for proteins. Serve chilled, and its easy and healthy for hot weather entertaining, picnics and tailgating.

    Green bean salad recipe
    Colorful Asian cabbage salad

    Asian Cabbage Salad

    Colorful and crunchy, served with a creamy almond dressing, Make it all ahead and toss with dressing when ready to serve. Great along side grilled proteins and packs for a picnic or party.

    Asian cabbage salad recipe
    Mexican black bean salad

    Mexican Black Bean Salad

    Quick and easy, canned black beans work great. Start by using part of the dressing, toss gently, taste and add a little more if desired. Use cilantro, parsley or fresh oregano.

    Mexican black bean salad recipe
    Caesar Salad | AFoodCentricLife.com

    Caesar Salad and Dressing

    Crisp romaine leaves and a good garlicky dressing make for a wonderful, classic Caesar Salad. The dressing is terrific.

    Caesar salad and dressing recipe
    Hawaiian style salad

    Hawaiian Style Salad

    This brightly colored Hawaiian style salad is fresh tasting and healthy. Make it a main course, with grilled chicken or shrimp. Buy pre-cooked beets or roast your own. Grill the pineapple too.

    Hawaiian salad recipe
    cucumber mint salad with feta

    Cucumber Mint Salad

    Cool, crisp, refreshing, this quick salad highlights summer cucumbers. Mint works perfectly, add dill if you like. Feta is optional, skip for no dairy.

    Cucumber salad recipe
    grilled shrimp and avocado bowls

    Grilled Shrimp Salad

    Crisp salad greens and grilled shrimp are the basis for this salad with fresh raspberries, creamy avocado and heart of palm. You can even grill the shrimp ahead and chill.

    Grilled shrimp salad recipe
    chinese chicken salad

    Chinese Chicken Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

    Crunchy Napa cabbage, lots of colorful veggies, swap shrimp for chicken, plus a creamy, light ginger vinaigrette.  

    Chinese chicken salad recipe
    roast asparagus

    Roast or Grilled Asparagus

    Simple, fast, and healthy, asparagus roasts or grills along side shrimp in just minutes. Choose fresh, bright green slender spears with tight tips. Plan for 5 spears per person.

    Asparagus recipe
    Cobb salad

    Cobb Salad

    This 1930's classic has something for everyone. Swap the chicken for grilled shrimp.

    Cobb salad recipe
    Broccoli bacon salad

    Crunchy Broccoli Bacon Salad

    Crunchy broccoli bacon salad with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts and pumpkin seeds, plus a creamy dressing. .

    Broccoli salad recipe

    Soybean Succotash (Edamame)

    This succotash uses whole soybeans instead of lima beans. Make it with fresh or frozen corn. For another side dish add rice or quinoa.

    Succotash recipe
    greek salad

    Tossed Greek Salad

    A Greek salad with the addition of leafy greens. Make extra of the easy vinaigrette to use all week long on any green salad. 

    Tossed Greek salad recipe
    Mediterranean potato salad

    Mediterranean Potato Salad

    A classic summer side, this potato salad has flavors of dill, lemon and capers. Cook potatoes a day ahead for easy assembly. If you don’t like dill, try thyme or tarragon. For more herbs, add chopped parsley.

    Potato salad recipe
    Summer vegetable medley

    Summer Vegetable Medley

    An easy vegetable side dish takes the saying “eat your colors” to a new level, with zucchini, corn and sweet red peppers. Add chopped fresh herbs if desired.

    Vegetable medley recipe
    greek pasta salad

    Greek Pasta Salad

    Bursting with tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, olives, feta and a lemon-oregano vinaigrette. It packs easy for a picnic at the park or beach. Team it with grilled shrimp chicken.

    Greek pasta salad recipe
    Rice and corn salad

    Grilled Corn and Quinoa Salad

    An easy summer side using grilled corn and quinoa, plus fresh herbs and pine nuts. In summer, grill your own corn. In winter, use frozen corn. Serve as a side with grilled chicken or shrimp.

    Corn and quinoa salad recipe
    broccoli cabbage slaw

    Broccoli Veggie Slaw

    Fresh and crunchy, this cool vegetable slaw easily serves a family or a crowd. Dress only what you need for one meal and refrigerate the rest. Use leftovers in tacos and salads.

    Broccoli veggie slaw recipe
    cauliflower rice

    Cauliflower Rice (two ways)

    Cauliflower rice is a satisfying, low carb replacement for white rice, and a great way to get more vegetables onto your dinner table. Add more herbs and veggies if desired.

    Cauliflower rice recipe
    quinoa lentil salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Crisp and crunchy with lots of vegetables, protein, and garden herbs, this salad is a terrific side dish along side chicken or seafood. It transports well for picnics and potlucks. Pile on a plate and stop with shrimp skewers. 

    Lentil salad recipe
    three bean salad

    Three Bean Salad

    Three bean salad is a simple, classic side. It's high in plant protein and fiber and takes minutes to make with canned beans. Add a tossed green salad and grilled shrimp.

    Three bean salad recipe
    Coleslaw with dressing

    Homemade Coleslaw

    The quintessential, go-with-everything, budget friendly summer salad that's great with shrimp. See notes in the post for 7 fun flavor variations.

    Homemade coleslaw recipe

    More Shrimp Recipes

    Searching for more shrimp recipes? Try this Thai shrimp soup, grilled shrimp tacos, quick coconut curry shrimp, or jalapeno mint grilled shrimp.

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