Side Dishes for Shrimp and What Goes with Shrimp

This dish is a copycat version of the popular rice made at Chipotle Mexican restaurant. This recipe uses long grain white or brown rice that turns out soft, fluffy, and isn’t sticky every time! You can make this recipe on the stovetop or using a rice cooker, pressure cooker, or Instant Pot.

These crispy, charred oven roasted Brussels sprouts are baked on a sheet pan with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and roasted garlic. Feel free to sprinkle in bacon and parmesan for added flavor!

This is the best copycat Steakhouse Creamed Spinach recipe. This classic dish is made using fresh or frozen spinach and parmesan. Serve this creamy cheesy dish alongside any of your favorite main dish meals.

These Easy Roasted Ranch Potatoes are seasoned with a homemade blend of spices and baked or fried to perfection. These make the perfect side dish for any spread.

This Fried Potatoes and Onions recipe is a classic Southern and soul food staple. Pan-fried skillet potatoes are often served for breakfast alongside crunchy bacon and buttery biscuits.

These Easy Southern Style Green Beans are a staple old-fashioned side dish recipe. This homestyle dish is made with string beans and bacon for the perfect country meal. Add this to any soul food spread.

This Easy Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a homemade classic dish perfect for any spread or cookout. This side dish is cheesy thanks to cheddar and is also loaded with plenty of veggies, mayo, Greek yogurt, or sour cream.

This Air Fryer Butternut Squash is roasted to perfection and seasoned sweet with cinnamon or savory with onion and garlic. Grab fresh or frozen vegetables, either will work for this side dish!These Easy Roasted Ranch Potatoes are seasoned with a homemade blend of spices and baked or fried to perfection. These make the perfect side dish for any spread.

Creamy 4 cheese baked mac and cheese.

This Easy Baked Corn on the Cob is drizzled in butter, smoked paprika, and garlic powder and then foil roasted in the oven. This is the best way to cook corn without husks. It’s foolproof!  

This Easy Broccoli Salad is made with real bacon bits and cheese. This classic and old fashioned dish is served cold and is definitely a crowd pleaser for the summer months. Feel free to toss in cauliflower! 

This Easy Spaghetti Salad is served cold with cooked pasta, veggies, and drizzled in Italian dressing. This is a great side dish for a weeknight meal or when you need to serve a crowd for a cookout or BBQ.

This Southern Cooked Cabbage Recipe is made on the stove using butter, bacon or sausage, and garlic for immense flavor. This is the best soul food dish to serve for weeknight meals, holidays, or Sunday dinners.

This Grilled Mango is the perfect treat that can be seasoned with chili lime, paprika, Tajin, or brown sugar You can eat it on its own, pair it with chicken or fish, add it to a fruit salad, or use it as a topping for ice cream.

This Homemade Easy Southern Creamed Corn is made from scratch using fresh or frozen corn. This creamy dish is served sweet or savory, or even with a combination of both!

This Old Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that will pair wonderfully with your BBQ or cookout spread. This is the best soul food side dish served cold with a flavorful dressing.

This is the best Southern-style Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe made with buttermilk. Pair this classic, old-fashioned dish with any soul food meal drizzled in homemade gravy.

These creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes can be made ahead using your Crockpot Slow Cooker and then reheated or kept warm right in the pot! This is an easy “dump the ingredients in the pot” dish.

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a quick and easy recipe that takes 10 minutes. This is a great appetizer or side dish for any meal you are looking to add vegetables to!

This Easy Smothered Potatoes and Onions recipe is an old-fashioned dish with green peppers and homemade gravy. This Southern, pan-fried staple can be served for breakfast or dinner.

This Easy Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is homemade from scratch and baked in the oven. From there, you drizzle the dish in a thick caramelized syrup. Your Sunday dinners and soul food holiday events just got much better!

This Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. The juicy watermelon chunks are paired with tangy crumbles of feta cheese, avocado, cucumbers, and basil. The salad is then drizzled with a balsamic lime dressing that adds a zesty kick and a touch of acidity, bringing all the flavors together.

This Mango Fruit Salad is a delicious and refreshing recipe that combines sweet mangoes, berries, grapes, and avocado to create a sweet and tangy medley. The fruit salad is drizzled with a zesty honey lime dressing and is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits.

This Potato Salad with Bacon is mouthwatering and irresistible! Perfect for any summer BBQ or picnic, this dish takes the classic potato salad to the next level with crispy bacon bits mixed in. With a creamy dressing and a hint of smoky goodness, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

This Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe has the best sweet and tangy flavor. It’s served creamy and chilled. Perfect for loading onto pulled pork sandwiches or served as a side dish for any BBQ or cookout spread.