This easy recipe for Shrimp Piccata makes a delicious appetizer, or serve the piccata over pasta for an easy dinner. Shrimp are tossed in a lemon, garlic, butter sauce flecked with capers. Made in just 30-minutes!
Chardonnay Food Pairings
Wondering what pairs with chardonnay? I’ve got you covered with these amazing chardonnay food pairings!
What foods pair well with chardonnay?
Chardonnay can vary greatly in body and oakiness. While California chardonnay wines are generally full-bodied, buttery and oaky, Oregon, Italian and French chardonnays tend to be un-oaked, with a brighter acidity and display more citrus notes.
Food Pairings for Chardonnay:
Unoaked Chardonnay:
Lighter, un-oaked chardonnay will pair well with more citrus forward dishes, and lighter dishes like seafood or grilled chicken.
- Halibut
- Creamy Polenta
- Chicken, especially Chicken Breasts, Chicken Marsala, Chicken with White Wine Sauce and Roasted Chicken.
- Sous Vide Salmon or Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
- Grilled Swordfish
- Shrimp Piccata or Shrimp Skewers
Medium-Bodied Oaked Chardonnay:
Medium-bodied, oak-aged chardonnay tends to pair better with foods that contain butter or cream. For example, creamy pasta dishes or risotto.
- Risotto, try Lemon Risotto, Scallop Risotto, or Shrimp Risotto.
- Creamy Pasta dishes like this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Goat Cheese Pasta with 5-Minute Lemony Kale Pesto, or Roasted Fennel Pasta with Ricotta
- Turkey Swedish Meatballs
- Glazed Ham or Ham & Bean Soup
- Creamy soup recipes like Potato Leek Soup, Cauliflower Soup or Avgolemono Soup
Appetizers that pair with Chardonnay:
- Brie Crostini with Prosciutto & Honey
- Curry Chicken Skewers with Lime
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Salmon Dip with Creme Fraiche
Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Champagne, Pinot Gris, and Riesling too.
My newest recipes that pair with chardonnay:
Lemon Risotto Recipe with Mascarpone Cheese
This is a totally luxurious Lemon Risotto recipe. This tangy, creamy risotto is swirled with with mascarpone cheese. Its bright flavor makes a perfect vegetarian main course or a delicious side dish.
Smoked Salmon Dip
This homemade Smoked Salmon Dip is so refreshing, creamy, and delicious! It’s made with 8 simple ingredients like fresh herbs, lemon, sour cream, and rich smoked salmon for an irresistible dipping experience.
Curried Chicken Breasts
These Curried Chicken Breasts with maple syrup bake up deliciously fragrant in the oven. Serve them over a bowl of couscous or rice to soak up all those yummy flavors!
Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage & Goat Cheese
This Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage & Goat Cheese is a favorite fall recipe! This comforting meal is creamy, cheesy, a little bit spicy, and easily devoured by the spoonful!
Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
A big bowl of Cheeseburger Soup has everything you love about a classic hamburger. Made with tender ground beef, shredded cheese, and hearty potatoes, it’s the ultimate comfort food to enjoy all winter long.
