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What to Serve with Lobster Bisque (25+ Easy Sides)

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Wondering what to serve with lobster bisque for dinner? I’ve got you covered! From healthy salads, classic sides, and luxurious main dishes, here’s some perfect side dishes for lobster bisque.

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Whether you’re looking for classic sides, vibrant salads, or decadent main dishes, you’ll find something to enjoy to accompany your lobster bisque on this list of 25+ tasty side dish recipes!

The BEST Side Dishes for Lobster Bisque

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How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these lobster bisque side dish recipes and sauces 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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Did you Make Any of These Lobster Bisque Side Dishes?

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What to Serve with Lobster Bisque: 25+ Sides

Wondering what to serve with lobster bisque for dinner? I've got you covered! From healthy salads, classic sides, and luxurious main dishes, here's some perfect side dishes for lobster bisque. Try these tasty Air Fryer Shrimp. Cooking perfectly plump and juicy shrimp has never been easier!
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (21/25 count))
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley (to garnish (optional))

Instructions

  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat your air fryer to 400-degrees if your air fryer requires preheating.
  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and spices.
  • Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer (work in batches as needed). Air fry for 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through (they should be opaque and pink).

Notes

Note: Medium shrimp will also work, but will cook more quickly

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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