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What To Serve With Crawfish Bread – 11 Delicious Side Dishes

If you’re wondering what to serve with your crawfish bread, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 11 of the most popular side dishes for crawfish bread.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with crawfish bread are seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, vinegar coleslaw, and shrimp and grits. For healthier options, try kale chopped salad, maque choux, and tomato basil soup. Try kale chips, cheesy broccoli casserole, and lemon garlic pasta for fun side dishes.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Seafood gumbo

Serve your crawfish bread alongside a bowl of piping hot seafood gumbo for a hearty, New Orleans-style dinner.

You can go wrong with these two Cajun favorites.

Imagine soaking up your gumbo’s flavorful broth with a slice of creamy crawfish bread? 

Sounds heavenly, right?

This New Orleans shrimp sausage gumbo takes some time to cook – but the effort is totally worth it. 

Crawfish etouffee

Want more crawfish goodness?

Whip up a decadent crawfish etouffee to go with your crawfish bread for an indulgent meal.

The creamy yellow hue of your crawfish bread is an excellent contrast to your etouffee’s rich, brown sauce.

You’ll be going back for a second helping of this crawfish etouffee.

Shrimp and grits 

Make your brunch meal heartier with a serving of crawfish bread alongside a portion of shrimp and grits. 

Just the thought of smothering the bread with the thick and rich grits is enough to make my mouth water.

Load your grits with spices like creole seasoning and paprika for a more flavorful punch. 

You’ll want to have these shrimp and grits for any meal of the day.

Mango kale chopped salad

Who said salads have to be boring?

Not when you have this kale chopped salad and a serving of fresh crawfish bread.

It’s the perfect pairing for a light, delicious lunch.

This salad is loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables, tied together with a finger-licking good cilantro lime dressing.

This mango kale chopped salad offers a refreshing contrast to the richness of your crawfish bread.

Vinegar coleslaw 

A tangy slaw is an excellent accompaniment to your crawfish bread.

The lip-puckering vinaigrette cuts through the creamy crawfish topping and gives you a perfectly balanced bite.

This slaw also adds much-needed nutrition to any meal.

Vinegar coleslaw is a delicious side dish that is an excellent low-carb and low-fat alternative to traditional mayo-based slaw.

Tomato basil soup

Craving a delicious, comforting meal? 

A fresh bowl of tomato soup with crawfish bread might just be what you need. 

This soup is loaded with flavors that will warm you up and make you feel cozy. 

You won’t be able to resist dunking slices of your crawfish bread in this tomato basil soup’s thick and creamy broth.

Pssst… You can make a no-cream version of this soup. Just swap the cream for milk or chicken broth.

Corn maque choux

Looking for another dish for your Cajun feast?

This corn maque choux is a quick and easy side dish you can whip up at a moment’s notice. 

It has a delectable sweet and savory flavor everyone will love.

Scoop a spoonful of this corn maque choux over your crawfish bread, and you’ve got a loaded meal on a slice.

Pro Tip: add a spicy kick to this dish with a dash (or three) of Louisiana hot sauce.

Cheesy broccoli casserole

It doesn’t hurt to indulge from time to time. For your next indulgence, why not try a broccoli-cheddar casserole and crawfish bread combo?

Tender broccoli florets covered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce and buttery, crispy panko bread crumbs – who can resist?

Just make sure you don’t have anywhere to go after this meal other than your couch!

Get the cheesy broccoli casserole recipe here.

Lemon garlic pasta with shrimp and scallops

Your classic lemon garlic noodles are beefed up with the addition of tasty shrimp and scallops.

These shellfish add a subtle sweetness to the dish, which pairs well with the citrus and garlic flavors.

It’s an easy pasta dish that comes together in just 25 minutes, perfect for hectic weeknights. 

Serve your crawfish bread alongside this tasty lemon garlic pasta with shrimp and scallops for a hearty, seafood-filled dinner.

Quick pickled red onions

Jazz up your crawfish bread with a side of these pickled red onions. 

The sweet and tangy flavors of these onions are an excellent contrast to the creamy crawfish topping.

Plus, their gorgeous vibrant red hue will make your dish more visually appealing. 

These quick pickled red onions are ridiculously easy to make, and they get even more flavorful the longer they sit.

Salt and vinegar kale chips

Itching for crunchy potato chips?

These healthy kale chips will curb your cravings for something crunchy and crispy.

Kale chips have far fewer calories and less fat than your typical potato chips.

Plus, the classic salt and vinegar flavor combo will leave you licking your fingers.

Serve your crawfish bread alongside a bowl of these salt and vinegar kale chips for a balanced, nourishing meal.

Further reading: how to store kale chips.

The best side dishes for crawfish bread

  • Seafood gumbo
  • Crawfish etouffee
  • Shrimp and grits
  • Mango kale chopped salad
  • Vinegar coleslaw
  • Tomato basil soup
  • Corn maque choux
  • Cheesy broccoli casserole
  • Lemon garlic pasta with shrimp and scallops
  • Quick pickled red onions
  • Salt and vinegar kale chips

What To Serve With Crawfish Bread

In this short recipe, I show you exactly what to serve with your crawfish bread.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crawfish bread side dishes, what to serve with crawfish bread
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 portion crawfish bread

Instructions

  • Prepare your crawfish bread according to your favorite recipe.
  • In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
  • Side dishes include: seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, shrimp and grits, mango kale chopped salad, vinegar coleslaw, tomato basil soup, corn maque choux, cheesy broccoli casserole, lemon garlic pasta with shrimp and scallops, quick pickled red onions, and salt and vinegar kale chips.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 264kcal

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