When you’re making shrimp, consider making these side dishes too.

Side dishes can be a tricky mealtime stumbling block.

Ensure that your main and sides are always perfectly paired with the help of our favorite shrimp side dishes.

Southern Living Best Ever Succotash in the pan ready to serve

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Okra And Rice Casserole

Shrimp, rice, and okra always play well together.

Get your fill with this casserole that showcases the latter two alongside corn kernels.

This one showcases burst cherry tomatoes with a tender swirl of perfectly cooked spaghetti.

Easy Hush Puppies

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Creamed Corn

Creamed corn can be an elegant addition to a shrimp dinner.

Its easy enough to make for a last-minute meal, and its also delicious enough to make an impression.

Classic Coleslaw

Coleslaw is another excellent pairing for shrimp.

Southern Living Three Pickle Potato Salad

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This recipe has everything you hope for in a bite of coleslaw and nothing extraneous.

Orzo salad makes a quick and tasty accompaniment to shrimp, and the lemony dressing adds a satisfying tartness.

This one features shrimp and is packed with all the ingredients that make cobb salad so beloved.

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

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Dont skip the bacon dressing.

Its also fantastic paired with a plate of shrimp.

Roasted Broccoli

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Lemony White Bean Salad with Broccoli

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Okra and Rice Casserole

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Asparagus with Cheese Sauce and Herb Breadcrumbs

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Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Creamed Corn on a blue platter with wooden spoon

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Classic Coleslaw

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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

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Southern Living Grilled Potatoes in a bowl to serve, garnished with parsley

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Southern Living Cheese Grits servings in two bowls with glasses of orange juice

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Smashed Potatoes on a blue tray

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Southern Living Baked Zucchini Fries on a platter to serve with marinara sauce

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a skillet of best-ever succotash

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