Coconut shrimp is a delicious appetizer or main dish that pairs well with a variety of sides. Here are 15+ delicious side dishes to serve with coconut shrimp.

These simple side dishes served with your coconut shrimp dinner will guarantee an amazing, meal! Perfect for quick, weeknight cooking, but also amazing served at a dinner party.

PS – Don’t forget the sauce! Here are 10+ 🌟 sauces for coconut shrimp 🌟.

The BEST Side Dishes for Coconut Shrimp

Hawaiian coleslaw in white serving bowl.

Hawaiian Coleslaw with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.

Hawaiian Slaw

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This Coconut Lime Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.

Coconut Lime Rice

Spears of asparagus cooked sous vide topped with parmesan shavings.

How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.

Sous Vide Asparagus

This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!

Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

This copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil is an outstanding vegetarian appetizer you can enjoy for any special occasion!

Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

This Avocado Chickpea Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!

Avocado Chickpea Salad

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Toss with roasted peanuts and red chilis for a crazy delicious spin on a classic roasted vegetable.

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Risotto in grey bowl next to shards of parmesan cheese.

Instant Pot Risotto is hands-down the best way to make risotto! It has the signature creamy, rich goodness you expect without all the stirring and fuss of making it on the stove. Plus there are 6 add-in options to make your risotto extra flavorful.

Instant Pot Risotto

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Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.

Red Cabbage Slaw

Roasted Miso Cauliflower is a buttery, umami-filled delicious and healthy side dish. Cauliflower is tossed in a glaze of miso, soy and red pepper flakes and roasted until perfectly browned and crisp. {Vegan + Gluten Free}

Miso Cauliflower

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

This Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts is crunchy, sweet & tangy. It's a refreshing salad that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for the warm summer months.

Thai Cucumber Salad

This Shaved Fennel Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.

Shaved Fennel Salad

These Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries come out exactly like your favorite fast food fries! They’re crispy, golden on the outside and perfectly fluffy inside. SO much better than deep frying or baking! Plus, you can cook different types of fries – waffle fries, steak fries and more!

Air Fryer Fries

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these coconut shrimp side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

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What to Serve with Coconut Shrimp: 15+ EASY Side Dishes

Coconut shrimp is a delicious appetizer or main dish that pairs well with a variety of sides. Here are 15+ delicious side dishes to serve with coconut shrimp. Try this Hawaiian Coleslaw. Made with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.

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Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: 6 servings

Created by Platings and Pairings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage (packed)
1 cup shredded red cabbage (packed)
1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
1/2 cup grated carrots (packed)
2 green onions (sliced)
1/4 cup cilantro (minced )
1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 lime (juiced)
Salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Instructions

Combine cabbages, carrots, pineapple, green onions and cilantro in a large bowl and set aside.
Add ginger, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and lime juice to a mason jar, shake well to combine, and pour over the slaw. Stir to combine. Season with salt to taste.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before eating. Garnish with black sesame seeds.

Notes

Here’s a tutorial for making those cute heart shaped carrots.

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What to Serve with Coconut Shrimp for Dinner: 15+ Sides