Go Back
–+ servings
Sides for Shrimp and Grits Southern Style

15 Best Sides for Shrimp and Grits Southern Style

No ratings yet
Shrimp and grits is a rich, bold Southern main dish. This list offers sides that balance with contrasting textures, brightness, and variety. Choose from crisp slaws, smoky greens, buttery breads, and tangy sauces to build a well-rounded plate.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Sides
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Tangy Coleslaw crisp, vinegar-based, cooling crunch
  • Southern Collard Greens smoky, tender, with vinegar splash
  • Buttermilk Biscuits flaky, buttery, soaks up sauce
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad bright, juicy, zesty vinaigrette
  • Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon crisp-tender, smoky, savory
  • Fried Okra golden, crunchy, cornmeal coating
  • Cornbread sweet, crumbly, soaks up sauce
  • Charred Corn Salad smoky, sweet, lime and cilantro
  • Black-Eyed Peas creamy, earthy, smoky hint
  • Roasted Asparagus with Lemon tender, bright lemon zest, tangy
  • Creamy Mac and Cheese rich, cheesy, second starch
  • Cajun Remoulade tangy, spicy, mayo-based sauce
  • Garlic Butter Sauce silky, garlicky, rich drizzle
  • Hoppin' John rice and peas, smoky pork flavor
  • Pickled Vegetables tangy, crisp, acidic punch

Method
 

  1. Choose 2 to 3 sides that balance the plate with fresh, crunchy, starchy, and vegetable options; consider adding a sauce or dip.
  2. Start cooking the longest-time sides first such as collard greens or mac and cheese, then prepare quicker sides last like salads or sauces.
  3. Plate all selected sides with the shrimp and grits; drizzle sauces or dips like garlic butter or remoulade just before serving.

Notes

Add one acidic side like a vinegar slaw and keep it separate until serving to prevent a heavy or greasy mouthfeel.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!