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Have a love for Jambalaya and looking for pairings and sides to serve with it? Look no further! We are sharing 31 of the best recipes to serve with jambalaya.

If you are ever wondering what to serve with jambalaya, you’ve made it to the right spot! In this post, we are going to share with you over 31 pairings and sides for what to serve with our favorite creole jambalaya recipes.

collage of photos of recipes for ideas of what to serve with jambalaya.

If you’re still looking for an authentic south Louisiana jambalaya recipe, check out my chicken and sausage jambalaya. This Louisiana girl knows how to make your mouth water with cajun dishes. 🙂

I have searched all over and found some of the best side dishes for you to serve with cajun jambalaya. You will find some of the most delicious dishes that will all work well together.

Side Dishes and Pairings to Serve with Jambalaya

There are a lot of dishes to look at in this list, so let’s get started!

In this list you will find over 30 ideas to choose from. From étouffée, crab dip, dinner rolls, cornbread, shrimp skewers, coleslaw, and more. You will definitely find a one, two, or more amazing items to serve with your main course.

Crawfish Etouffee
Learn how to make a true Louisiana style crawfish etouffee recipe. 
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Crawfish Etouffee Recipe in a bowl of rice.
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip is made with lump crab meat, mayonnaise, cheese, onion, and more for the perfect appetizer.
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Cheesy Hot Crab Dip in a casserole dish ready to eat.
Authentic Louisiana Crawfish Pie
You're going to love the taste of this authentic Louisiana style cajun crawfish pie recipe!
Crawfish Pie sliced and ready to eat.
Southern Style Collard Greens
Southern style collard greens simmered with smoked turkey necks and loads of seasoning to provide the most velvety, decadent greens ever!
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Southern Cornbread Recipe
This delicious southern cornbread recipe is made using a cast iron skillet for even cooking and a delicious crunchy crust.
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Skillet cornbread cut and stacked on a white plate.
Creole Mac and Cheese
As you know, New Orleans is a food lovers paradise. It’s not just the fancy restaurants serving the great Creole foods, but the small restaurants, food trucks and especially the home cooks that know how.
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Cajun Green Beans (quick & spicy)
Cajun green beans are a delicious, spicy alternative to your average ho-hum green beans recipe. Simple & quick to make & easy to customize.
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Cajun potatoes with mayonnaise recipe | barbeque nation style Cajun potatoes
Cajun potatoes with mayonnaise recipe is the signature dish of barbeque nation and served as a starter having crispy potatoes topped by spicy mayo.
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Crispy Fried Alligator Bites
These Fried Alligator bites are deliciously crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the outside – perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
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Keto Cajun Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe | Wholesome Yum
This Cajun shrimp salad recipe makes a great lunch or light dinner. Naturally keto friendly, spicy shrimp Caesar salad is ready in 15 minutes and full of flavor.
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Cajun Coleslaw
This crunchy and deliciously spiced Cajun coleslaw recipe is a quick, low-fat side dish.Are you searching a creamy, spicy condiment-this recipe is yours.
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Oven Roasted Okra Recipe – The Anthony Kitchen
Roasted Okra is quick, easy, and addictively delicious. This simple cooking method eliminates the slime factor entirely, turning okra haters into lovers!
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Easy Cajun Ham and Cheese Biscuits
The delicious Cajun ham and cheese biscuits are easy to make using Bisquick. These make a great breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Easy Cajun Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
This non-tradition grilled Cajun chicken salad is not made of salad mix or any kind of leafy mix. Instead, it is a combination of white onion, cilantro or Vietnamese coriander with a hint of fish
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Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings
These delicious Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings are seasoned with a spicy and flavorful Cajun seasoning then cooked to perfection. They’re so crispy and delicious, you won’t be able to stop eating them.
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Keto Cajun Cauliflower Rice | Peace Love and Low Carb
This cajun cauliflower rice has all the perfectly spicy flavors of a Louisiana style cajun rice recipe, but without all the extra carbs
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Cajun Trinity Keto Crab Cakes | Peace Love and Low Carb
Plump, juicy, and loaded with crab meat, These Cajun Trinity Keto Crab Cakes are a low carb nod to one of my favorite cities in the world – New Orleans!
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Stewed Okra
Simple stewed okra recipe that is few in ingredients but big on flavor for a classic Southern side dish.
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Cajun Low Carb Onion Rings (Paleo, Gluten-free)
These baked low carb onion rings are crispy, gluten-free, healthy, and just begging to be dunked into some spicy dipping sauce.
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Rich & Creamy Crawfish Bisque Recipe
This Rich & Creamy Crawfish Bisque is the perfect quick and easy meal for weeknight dinners, on the table in 30 minutes, without sacrificing flavor!
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Cajun Crab Dip
This delicious hot Cajun crab dip is an update on a family favorite made in a cast iron skillet with cheeses, crab meat and a Cajun kick.
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Spicy Confetti Shrimp
This Spicy Confetti Shrimp will turn any meal into a party! Perfect for Mardi Gras or any festive occasion! I found this Spicy Confetti Shrimp recipe when I was at a Mardi Gras fundraiser several years ago. It was one of those “Taste of…” events, where restaurants showcase small samples of their be…
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Easy Vegan Dirty Rice (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
An Easy Vegan Dirty Rice recipe that won’t have you missing the meat! This meatless version of the Cajun/Creole side dish is gluten-free, allergy-free!
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Air Fryer Hush Puppies (Gluten-Free, Vegan) | Strength and Sunshine
A classic Southern side dish, these Air Fryer Hush Puppies are a healthier twist! They’re gluten-free, vegan, & don’t need oil or deep-frying!
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Roasted Cajun Okra
A 20 minute side dish recipe of Roasted Cajun Okra. Add this to your vegetable side dish rotation! Plus read my tips on how to make okra not slimy!
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Sausage and Seafood Gumbo Recipe (How to Make Gumbo) – The Forked Spoon
Savory and delicious, Gumbo Recipe filled with juicy chicken, Andouille sausage, and fresh seafood all swimming in a flavorful roux-based broth. Learn how to Gumbo and bring all the flavors of New Orleans home cooking right to your dinner table.
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Gluten Free Garlic Herb Rolls Recipe
This gluten-free garlic herb rolls recipe is one of our favorite, easy breads to serve.
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This gluten free garlic herb dinner rolls recipe is bursting with flavor! They’re crusty on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
Delicious Swiss Chard and Garlic Side Dish
Deliciously cooked Swiss chard and garlic side dish recipe.
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are seasoned with a simple Cajun butter resulting in the most mouthwatering, succulent and delicious grilled shrimp.
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Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Family Approved! Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes are made with Yukon gold potatoes, minced garlic, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. So delicious!
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Smashed potatoes on a cookie sheet.
Easy Southern Butter Beans
Southern Butter Beans are a creamy side dish made even better with the addition of smoky bacon, heavy cream, and spices that add a touch of heat.
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There are so many pairings and for a perfect side dish, choose from swiss chard, cornbread, corn on the cobs, collard greens, garlic bread, fried okra, coleslaw, and more. You’re sure to find the perfect pairings and side dishes to serve with your favorite jambalaya recipe.

You might also like sides such as a cucumber salad, a green salad with tomatoes and other veggies, stuffed green bell peppers, or even cheddar biscuits. 

You can also serve a delicious dessert such as banana pudding, cheesecake, or bread pudding. 

You can make a delicious cajun dish with a few staple ingredients such as cayenne pepper, bell peppers, onion, and celery. It’s the trinity of vegetables that starts all of our southern style dishes. 

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