Jambalaya is one of my favorite Louisiana dishes. Similar to the Spanish Paella, but with more Cajun and Creole flair. If you're wondering what to serve with Jambalaya you came to the right place.
Often served at Mardi Gras parades and festivals throughout the state of Louisiana, Jambalaya is a traditional southern dish as well as a popular dish.
There is a seafood jambalaya, and a chicken and sausage jambalaya (usually andouille sausage) - those are your two most common types.
Then, throw in some more confusion - Creole style (with tomatoes) or a Cajun Jambalaya (without tomatoes).
Dishes for a Perfect Pairing
Following is a list of dishes that pair perfectly to make a complete meal. Jambalaya is typically a main dish, so the following are mostly side dishes for different ways to serve this flavorful dish from southern Louisiana.
1
Southern Great Northern Beans Recipe
A classic southern great northern beans recipe that is super simple, yet really delicious.
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2
Southern Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
Earthy, smoky and delicious this southern black-eyed peas and collard greens recipe is a new year's day tradition. A delicious dish right alongside a Jambalaya.
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3
Italian Monkey Bread
A super easy and delicious Italian Monkey bread - also known as pull apart bread - that uses minimal simple ingredients.
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4
Butterfly Shrimp Recipe
Delicious slightly crispy but soft inside, this sweet butterfly shrimp recipe has just the right amount of seasoning to make it the perfect bite of shrimp.
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5
Smoked Mushrooms
Delicious and easy, this smoked mushrooms recipe is one you'll love. Tasty flavors of garlic and Creole mustard soaked with butter and drizzled all over the button mushrooms.
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6
Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Recipe
This delicious copycat Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Recipe is super simple to prepare at home - it's a fan favorite for a reason.
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7
Grilled Venison Burgers
Delicious and juicy these Grilled Venison Burgers are full of flavor and healthier than regular beef burgers.
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8
Stuffed Crab
This stuffed crab recipe is a southern masterpiece! Tasty and piled high inside a real shell, stuffed crab is deliciously moreish.
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9
Boudin Balls
Boudin Balls are a delicious snack from South Louisiana where balls of Boudin Sausage meat are rolled up then coated in breadcrumbs and fried. A treat that tastes great dipped in a Remoulade Sauce, or a Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce.
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10
Crawfish Bread
Crawfish Bread is a great way to use up the yummy leftover crawfish tails from your crawfish boil. The crawfish is already seasoned how you like them which adds great flavor to this bread. A delicious creamy crawfish sauce topped with cheese. Pure comfort food.
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11
Crawfish Pistolettes
Cajun cheesy crawfish stuffed pistolettes, filled with sausage and seasoning to bring it up a notch or two. One will never be enough.
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12
Chargrilled Oysters
These delicious chargrilled oysters are dripping with buttery garlicky goodness with a touch of parmesan cheese to top it off - better than an oyster bar are those made at home, with friends.
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13
Cabbage Rolls
These old fashioned stuffed Cabbage Rolls are delicious any time of the year, but they're a tradition for New Years in the South! Delicious ground meat, green bell peppers and rice filling seasoned to perfection and baked in a cabbage leaf in tomato sauce.
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14
Natchitoches Meat Pie
This recipe is straight out of Natchitoches Louisiana. The delicious flaky pastry along with the wonderfully seasoned meat filling makes these pies so addictive you'll be reaching for another, and another...
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15
Instant Pot White Beans
Delicious southern style white beans cooked in the instant pot are even more delicious and creamy with all the flavors of the ham and the seasonings used.
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16
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Air Fryer Crab Cakes are a treat in our home. They are so deliciously easy to make, with easy ingredients. Homemade crab cakes cooked healthily in the air fryer pair perfectly with Jambalaya!
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17
Crispy Sweet Potatoes
Perfectly crispy sweet potatoes are easily made with minimal ingredients - crispy with the perfect spice blend.
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18
Oyster Po'Boy
Delicious New Orleans inspired Fried Oysters, served on their own or on the traditional po'boy bread with Remoulade Sauce drizzled on top - a classic Southern favorite!
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19
Fried Catfish Nuggets
This fried Catfish recipe is simple yet delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside with hints of mustard and Creole seasoning, a hearty dish - all that's left to decide is whether to serve with beans or potatoes.
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20
Fried Crab Claws
A delicious appetizer found in a lot of restaurants in and around New Orleans. Crab claws coated in flour and fried until golden brown are so soft, delicate and sweet and perfect dipped in a favorite sauce.
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21
Sweet Potato Fritter Recipe
A delicious sweet potato fritter recipe that is easy and super delicious. The flavors of ginger, cinnamon and all spice really bring these fritters up a level.
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22
Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread Recipe
A delicious copycat recipe of Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread Recipe, simple ingredients, no fuss. A great side for any meal.
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23
Skillet Cornbread Recipe
This Southern Skillet Corn bread is so simple to make you'll be making it for every meal! It is such a perfect accompaniment to so many dishes - it has just the right amount of sweetness with a yummy crunchy buttery crust due to the cast iron skillet. A cornbread recipe for everyone.
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24
Cajun Green Beans
Cajun Green Beans are a perfect side dish for any meal, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Perfectly cooked Green Beans with Bacon Grease and Cajun Seasoning makes this easy side a dish full of flavor.
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25
Stuffed Garlic Bread
A stuffed garlic bread recipe that yields a crusty outside, soft inside French bread of cheesy, garlicky heaven.
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26
Air Fryer Biscuits
Delicious every time - frozen biscuits in the air fryer are easy and quick. Nice and crispy/toasty on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Air frying biscuits give the best results. Cheddar biscuits are another great idea.
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27
Southern Sweet Hush Puppies Recipe
The perfect southern sweet hush puppy, full of flavor and just the right level of sweetness and Cajun seasoning. Perfect alongside any seafood dish.
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28
Popeyes Cajun Fries
Delicious homemade Popeyes Cajun Fries are fluffy and soft inside and crispy and tasty outside, with a slight heat from the spice.
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29
Southern No Bake Banana Pudding Recipe
Finally. A deliciously creamy and rich southern banana pudding that is simple to put together. An easy recipe but hard to stop eating. Add this to the end of your meal for the perfect Cajun meal.
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