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    Published: Apr 15, 2021 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    What to Serve With Scallops

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    If you are trying to figure out what to serve with scallops for dinner, this list is of sides is exactly what you are looking for. They are an elegant and fancy seafood favorite. Whether they are bacon-wrapped, pan-seared, or baked,  scallops deserve a great side dish that goes well with them. Therefore, you will want to pick the best side dishes to go with your favorite scallop dinner.

    Whether you want a salad, soup, vegetables, or something unique, we have you covered with so many choices on what to eat with scallops. Many fellow food bloggers have shared some of their best side dish recipes to eat with any of your favorite fish or shellfish. There are keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and healthy side dishes. All of these sides pair well with just about any seafood such as salmon, halibut,  mussels, calamari, lobster, clams, and more.   Which will you try first?

     

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    What to Serve with Scallops

    This is a tasty list of what to offer with scallops.  To help you decide what to serve with them, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are healthy salads, mayo-based salads,  low-carb, keto, vegetarian, and fancy sides.  This list of what to make with sloppy joes includes:

    • Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook
    • Salad & Vegetable Side Dishes
    • Keto / Low Carb or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
    • Fancy Side Dishes

     

    Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

     

    Rice and Fava Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    The best spring salad of rice and fresh fava beans. It is tossed with lemon vinaigrette & topped with scallions and lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    Rice and Fava Beans Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

     

    Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
    Creamy macaroni and cheese with caramelized onions are made even more amazing with crispy bacon. The best homemade recipe for elevated mac and cheese that adults and kids will love.
    Check out this recipe
    casserole dish with baked 3 cheese mac and cheese topped with bacon

     

    Pasta Primavera Two Ways - with Zucchini Noodles or Spaghetti
    Celebrate Spring and the fresh vegetables of the season with this Pasta Primavera dish. It is great on zucchini noodles and with traditional pasta.
    Check out this recipe
    Pasta Primavera Two Ways - Zucchini & Spaghetti Noodles

     

    Ciabatta Bread
    Homemade rustic Italian bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside.
    Check out this recipe
    Ciabatta featured

     

    Amazing Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning
    These delicious but easy green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    plated green beans sprinkles with everything bagel seasoning

     

    Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
    Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy.  This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy. 
    Check out this recipe
    Steamed Broccoli featured in instant pot overhead shot

     

    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
    This restaurant-quality low-carb keto cream of mushroom soup is easy to make and simply delicious. The creamy texture with sherry creates a rich velvety mushroom soup that is so much better than any Campbell’s condensed version you can buy. 
    Check out this recipe
    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup featured overhead two bowls

     

    Easy Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls
    The best soft homemade dinner rolls baked using yeast are easy to make. These rolls are delicious and enjoyed best when warm straight out of the oven.
    Check out this recipe
    Freshly baked easy homemade soft dinner rolls

     

    Easy Keto Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Sweet, creamy, and rich butternut squash soup is comfort in a bowl. This low-carb recipe is great for those on a keto diet.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

     

    Butternut Squash, Apple, and Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
    Butternut squash and kale make the perfect Fall salad. The crunchy pecans, crisp apples, sweet raisins, and roasted butternut squash make the most amazing Autumn harvest salad recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut Squash, Apple, and Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

     

    Keto Fat Head Rolls
    Homemade soft keto rolls using almond flour are not just low carb (4 net carbs each!) but will please any appetite. They are sturdy enough for use as bread for sandwiches, buns for hamburgers, and great plain.
    Check out this recipe
    Keto Fat Head Rolls plated

     

     

    Salad & Vegetable Side Dishes

     

    Oyster Mushroom Rockefeller
    A vegetarian twist on a classic dish full of buttery garlic goodness. Oyster Mushrooms Rockefeller is a delicious vegetarian version of traditional Oysters Rockefeller.
    Check out this recipe
    What to Serve With Scallops oyster mushroom rockefeller mytherapistcooks

     

    Instant Pot Asparagus with Lemon
    A quick and easy way to cook asparagus perfectly. The electric pressure cookers does all of the work and you enjoy the rewards.
    Check out this recipe
    What to Serve With Scallops Instant Pot Asparagus mondayismeatloaf

     

    Quick Orzo Pasta Salad
    Quick Orzo Pasta Salad is full of fresh veggies and chickpeas for a hearty vegan pasta salad. The homemade lemon-herb dressing adds so much flavor and brightness.
    Check out this recipe
    What to Serve With Scallops Quick-Orzo-Pasta-Salad-on-a-spoon-showing-all-healthy-ingredients ProfusionCurry

     

     

    Keto / Low Carb or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

     

    Sauteed Zucchini & Squash
    Sautéed Zucchini and Squash is a simple side dish made with fresh and healthy ingredients This medley of vegetables is so simple and the perfect side that everyone will love.
    Check out this recipe
    What To Serve With Scallops sauteed-zucchini-2 garnishandglaze

     

    How to Make Cauliflower Rice
    Light and fluffy cauliflower rice is the low-carb/keto side dish that goes great with all seafood.
    Check out this recipe
    What To Serve With Scallops Cauliflower-Rice-in-a-Skillet-with-a-Spoon happykitchenrocks

     

    Simple Creamy Coleslaw
    This creamy coleslaw has a slightly tangy and sweet dressing. It is the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
    Check out this recipe
    What To Serve With Scallops Creamy Coleslaw WhatAGirlEats

     

     

    Fancy Side Dishes

     

    Mushroom Risotto
    Creamy slow-cooked rice with mushrooms, herbs, and parmesan for the perfect velvety risotto.
    Check out this recipe
    What to Serve with Scallops MushroomRisotto-42-savorywithsoul

     

    Baked Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Crispy baked fries made elegant and amazing thanks to the addition of parmesan and truffle butter.
    Check out this recipe
    What to Serve with Scallops Parmesan-Truffle-Fries-thesurburbansoapbox

     

    Toasted Gnocchi with Spinach
    A quick recipe of pillowy gnocchi cooked in chicken broth and then toasted. The final touch of spinach and cheese finishes this wonderfully rich side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    What To Serve with Scallops toasted-gnocchi-spinach-sonshinekitchen

     

     

    More Side Dish Ideas 

    For additional side recipes that go well with any kind of seafood, check out these other articles. All the amazing recipes are shared by the best food bloggers and include a wide variety of side dish ideas to serve with fish, shellfish, and more.  

    • WHAT TO SERVE WITH CRAB CAKES
    • WHAT TO SERVE WITH COCONUT SHRIMP
    • WHAT TO SERVE WITH LOBSTER

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    What to Serve With Scallops PN1 recipe

    What To Serve With Scallops

    Angela
    If you are trying to figure out what to serve with scallops for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. If you want a salad, vegetable, keto, low-carb gluten-free, fancy, or pasta, we have you covered with so many choices on what to serve and eat with scallops or your favorite seafood.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Try a Side Dish from the List

    • Orzo Pasta
    • Truffle Fries
    • Lemon Asparagus
    • Mushroom Soup
    • Ciabatta Bread
    • Kale Salad

    Instructions
     

    • Make your favorite Scallop Recipe.
    • Choose one or more wonderful sides from the lists above.
    • Enjoy!
     
     
     
     
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