Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or hosting a casual gathering with friends, you can never go wrong with grilled shrimp! You may wonder what to serve with grilled shrimp; this blog post has the answers. From delicious salads to cold side dishes – the perfect pair is at your fingertips.

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Salad

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Asian Chopped Salad

This Asian Chopped Salad is a favorite in my household, especially in the warmer months. Made with a flavorful, creamy peanut dressing, fresh veggies, and crispy toppings, it will turn any salad hater into a salad lover. Add protein and serve this salad as the main dish, or enjoy it as a side with chicken or fish.
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Blueberry Watermelon Feta Salad (Best Summer Salad)

Blueberry watermelon feta salad is sweet, savory, and easy to make! Perfect summer salad for every celebration – Memorial Day and July 4th!
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Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese

This easy summer salad recipe is great for sharing. Sure to be a hit at your next potluck. This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad combines spinach and arugula with candied walnuts and balsamic dressing.
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Summer Peach Salad

This easy Peach Salad is delicious summer sunshine in every bite! Juicy peaches with fresh cherries, crunchy almonds, creamy goat cheese and tangy-sweet dressing – an explosion of gorgeous flavors!
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Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad

Summer heirloom tomato salad has fresh herbs, crushed olives, prosciutto, crispy breadcrumbs & creamy dressing for a tomato olive salad you’ll go gaga for.
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Green Goddess Salad

This easy TikTok famous Green Goddess Salad recipe combines crisp veggies with a flavorful dressing for one of the best salads ever!
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Veggies

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Easy Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

These Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts are to die for! They're made with a delicious balsamic and honey glaze and crisped to perfection in the oven. Serve these yummy sprouts alongside a protein for a deliciously satisfying meal.
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Smoked Vegetables

These Smoked Vegetables are seasoned up and smoked to perfection on the Traeger. They prep in just minutes, then the smoker does the work.
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Quick Grilled Zucchini Recipe

These delicious grilled zucchini slices are smoky and tender and will make a perfect side dish for any meal. Perfect for a bbq party too!
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Green Bean, Potato and Tomato Salad

Want an easy green bean potato salad? My potato and beans recipe uses haricots verts w/tomato & mozzarella. Try this French beans salad ASAP.
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Easy Air Fryer Broccolini Recipe with Lemon & Parmesan

Done in less than 10 minutes, this easy air fryer broccolini recipe is the perfect nutritious side dish for busy weeknights!
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Traditional French Ratatouille Niçoise Recipe

Traditional French Ratatouille Nicoise Recipe is a delightful marriage of tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic.
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Cold Sides

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Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

For an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. It’s a tasty but healthy gluten-free and vegan chopped coleslaw.
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Italian Pasta Salad

Savor the taste of Italy with Italian Pasta Salad—a colorful symphony of flavors that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Caprese Zoodle Salad

Everything you love about a caprese salad but with all of those garden-fresh summer zucchini! Our Caprese Zoodle Salad is made with tender zucchini noodles and an easy balsamic reduction for a new zoodle salad recipe you’ll want to enjoy all summer long!
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TexMex Cucumber and Corn Salad

A twist on classic elote, this simple and refreshing TexMex Cucumber Corn Salad is so easy to prepare and packed with flavor!
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Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad has fresh veggies and herbs, tangy homemade Greek dressing, feta cheese, and fluffy little cheese-filled tortellini! A delcious make-ahead summer salad!
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Apple Strawberry Cabbage Slaw with Candied Pecans

This Apple Strawberry Cabbage Slaw is made with a champagne dressing topped with candied pecans and orange zest.
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FAQS

Which ingredients are seafood best matched with?

Fresh herbs like parsley and dill, citrus fruits like lemon or lime (for a burst of freshness), and complementary seasonings like garlic, butter, and olive oil.

What cannot be eaten with shrimp?

Do not combine shrimp with pork. 

I hope this post gives you more ideas of what to serve with grilled shrimp. Experiment with different flavors, textures, and ingredients to discover the perfect side dishes!

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