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    50 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Crab Soup

    Published: Dec 23, 2022 · Modified: Jan 10, 2024 by Tami McBride · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Wondering what to serve with crab soup? Choose seafood-themed side dishes for the meal. Bread, salad, sandwiches, meat, and finger foods are all good choices.

    Crab soup with whole crab in the background.

    Is crab soup on the menu? Then you will love this side dish roundup. From classic accompaniments like homemade rolls and creamy slaws to fun snacks like crunchy popcorn shrimp, you will find something to please everyone at your table. 

    What are the best side dishes to serve with crab soup? The best sides to serve with crab soup are salmon Caesar salad, popcorn shrimp, and crab cakes. Try any of these delicious sides with your favorite crab soup recipes.

    So grab a bowl of steaming crab bisque and explore this mouthwatering list of side dishes that will have your guests raving.

    See more serving tips.

    1

    Cheesy Garlic Bread

    There's a reason why cheesy garlic bread is so popular with soup. The cheese and garlic are a savory duo perfect for seafood. Plus, garlic bread is good for mopping up any soup that remains in your bowl. Whip up deliciousness tonight.

    2

    Salmon Caesar Salad

    Don't settle for ordinary Caesar salad. Try it with salmon. It is a light and flavorful way to begin your meal. Fresh lettuce, crunchy croutons, and flaky salmon drizzled with a creamy dressing. What is not to love? This pairing is excellent for dinner parties and a creamy bisque entrée. 

    3

    Bread Bowl

    Serving crab soup in a bread bowl will take this classic seafood dish to the next level. Bread bowls are a beautiful and hearty way to serve cream-based soups.

    Guests can enjoy the flavorful bread and their favorite crab soup recipe at the same time. Serve crab soup in a bread bowl for an unforgettable meal.

    4

    Coleslaw

    Serving coleslaw with your favorite seafood soup is a good way to please even the toughest critics. It provides a complementary balance of flavors and a contrast of texture.

    If you are looking for a light side dish or just something extra to make your crab soup experience complete, coleslaw is the answer.

    5

    Crab Cakes

    Crab cakes are a classic seafood dish that never gets old. Mix jumbo lump crab meat, Old Bay Seasoning, and bread crumbs together.

    With crab cakes and soup, you will have the perfect crab dinner. Go ahead and serve this dynamic duo.

    6

    Garlic Breadsticks

    A garlic breadstick is the perfect accompaniment to any cream of crab soup recipe. The garlic and butter in the garlic breadsticks bring out the best taste in the crab soup.

    Soft breadsticks are fantastic with any seafood bisque.

    7

    Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

    If you want to serve fresh produce for dinner, fresh salads are an excellent way to do it. Brussels sprouts and kale salad has an exciting mix of flavors and textures to invigorate your taste buds.

    The remaining ingredients in the dish are crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and a maple syrup vinaigrette. Easy to prepare, delicious to eat.

    8

    Potato Salad

    Potato salad is the perfect partner for crab soup. The potato salad's creamy texture is complemented by crunchy cucumbers and pickles. The salad brings tangy flavors like mustard and mayonnaise, which help balance the soup's briny taste. 

    9

    Chicken Tenders

    Serving chicken tenders with soup is a tantalizing combination of dishes. Crispy, moist chicken tenders with a simple spice blend is finger-licking good.

    It is an excellent time to try the chicken and crab soup duo.

    10

    Mandarin Orange Salad

    Serving mandarin orange salad with soup is a great option to instantly brighten up any meal. The mandarin oranges add a burst of sweetness and tanginess.

    And the other fresh ingredients create the perfect contrast to the hearty soup. Plus, mandarin oranges add a pop of color and texture that helps to make any dish look more inviting. 

    11

    Coconut Rice

    Coconut rice is an easy recipe to enhance your meal. The coconut flavor in the rice complements the soup's creaminess, creating harmony and balance in every bite. Coconut rice also has a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with seafood. 

    12

    Popcorn Shrimp

    Popcorn shrimp is a winner. Crunchy, golden bits of shrimp are fried to perfection. Throw a few on top of your soup, or eat them on the side. No one will complain when popcorn shrimp is on the table.

    13

    Cinnamon Rolls

    Serving cinnamon rolls with crab soup may seem odd, but there's actually a delicious synergy between the two. The cinnamon complements each savory spoonful of soup with a pleasant fragrant warmth.

    This is a mix-and-match meal satisfying on so many levels. No time to start from scratch? Easy make canned cinnamon rolls taste better with a few tricks.

    14

    Corn Muffins

    The slightly sweet corn flavor in corn muffins complements the saltiness of seafood. Corn muffins are easy to make and have a quick cooking time.

    And they store well in an airtight container if you want to make them ahead. With corn muffins, an ordinary bowl of crab soup transforms into a culinary masterpiece.

    You also might like crumbling the corn muffins and making a layered cornbread salad.

    15

    Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

    Tandoori chicken drumsticks are a delicious appetizer to serve with crab soup. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, and other exotic spices, aromatic tandoori chicken is tangy, smoky, and full of flavor.

    If you want to impress your guests, tandoori chicken drumsticks and crab soup is an unbeatable pairing.

    16

    Crusty Bread

    Serving crusty bread with crab soup is classic. Mop up the broth with the bread or eat it on the side with a smear of butter.

    If you don't have time to bake a loaf, pick one up at the bakery of your local grocery store. This simple side dish can boost the flavor of your meal.

    17

    Japanese Seaweed Salad

    Seaweed salad is a popular starter for crab soup. Give your taste buds a kick with edible seaweed seasoned with garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

    Its unique taste helps to contrast the soup's heavier and more intense flavors. Seaweed salad and soup are excellent pairings to round out your meal.

    18

    Dinner Rolls

    Small, warm, and slathered with butter and jam, dinner rolls are a classic soup side. Adding dinner rolls is a simple, easy way to provide bread with soup. You will never regret baking a batch of rolls. 

    19

    Fish Sticks

    The combination of fish sticks and crab soup is a true seafood experience. Do you want to dip the fish sticks in tartar sauce on the side? Or would you rather garnish your crab soup with crispy fish?

    Either way, the meal will fill and satisfy everyone's taste buds. 

    20

    Tater Tots

    Skip the French fries and serve tater tots instead. Tater tots are a fun, crunchy finger food kids, young and old, will enjoy. Bake them in the oven, or air fry them and serve with a bit of ketchup. You will love the crab soup tater tot pairing.

    21

    Lobster Roll

    Butter and toast a hot dog roll and then fill it with tender lobster meat mixed with mayo and lemon juice. Lobster rolls are a classic seafood dish perfect for serving alongside crab soup. You will satisfy your cravings when you pair them together.

    22

    Fried Green Beans

    Skinny, crispy fried green beans and crab soup are a great look together. They are a twist on French fries, and they look fantastic when presented alongside a bowl of steaming hot soup. It's a side your family will remember.

    23

    Sushi Rolls

    Serving sushi rolls with crab soup is an amazing combination. The sushi rolls offer a delicious mix of rice, sushi-grade fish, and other fillings. This balanced sushi and soup pairing will delight everyone at the dinner table.

    24

    Cheddar and Bacon Soda Bread

    Cheddar bacon soda bread is a delicious way to enhance the flavor of any meal. The rich, savory bread features salty cheddar cheese and peppery bacon pieces in a soda bread base.

    Soda bread is a wonderful way to round out the plate. So, give it a try tonight. 

    25

    Shrimp Tempura

    Shrimp tempura is a delicious finger food treat. The shrimp is coated in tempura batter before being fried. The result is crispy meat, perfect for dipping in sauce or topping your bowl of soup.

    With shrimp tempura and crab soup together, you're in for a flavorful fusion that will tantalize your tastebuds.

    26

    Sauteed Kale

    Sautéed kale is a wonderful way to eat your greens. Melt a pat of butter in the skillet with garlic and cook the kale until it is bright green. Cooking greens softens them and mellows their flavor.

    Try kale on the side, or top your crab soup with a spoonful. It is a balanced meal you will love.

    27

    Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    Red Lobster introduced cheddar bay biscuits to their menu in the early 1990s. A regular biscuit transforms into a cheddar bay biscuit by adding cheese and herbs.

    They have the best flavor and texture fresh out of the oven. So serve them right away with your bowl of soup.

    28

    Seafood Deviled Eggs

    Don't settle for regular deviled eggs. Top each filled egg with smoked salmon or shrimp. Deviled eggs are quick to make and easy to customize.

    Who could ask for a better low-maintenance accompaniment for a busy dinner? 

    29

    Potato Cakes

    Potato cakes make a tasty accompaniment to crab soup. They are easy to make with seasoned mashed potatoes.

    Young and old alike will enjoy the satisfying crunch next to the velvety soup. Try this classic pairing today.

    30

    Lobster Crostini

    Serving lobster crostini with crab soup is an ideal way to impress your dinner guests. Brush some slices of sourdough bread with olive oil before toasting them in the oven.

    Top each one with flavored lobster, and the recipe is complete. Everyone will want seconds of this attractive appetizer.

    31

    Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

    Don't forget the pasta to go with the pot of soup. Mac and cheese balls are just the thing to add carbs to your meal.

    When served together, these dishes become an unbeatable combination. Everyone will ask for seconds.

    32

    Fish Tacos

    No seafood meal is complete without fish tacos. Warm corn tortillas filled with crispy fish, crunchy cabbage, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It is the perfect way to complete your meal.

    33

    Brioche Rolls

    Soft, buttery brioche rolls are the perfect complement to a rich bowl of soup. They have a hint of sweetness that contrasts with rich, salty soup.

    Plus, the golden hue of brioche rolls looks beautiful when served with any soup or stew.

    34

    Salmon Mousse and Pita Chips

    Salmon mousse is a luxurious and delicious addition to the classic soup and salad meal. The mousse comes together in just a few minutes. Mix smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, and the juice of a couple of lemon wedges.

    Spread the mousse on pita chips, crackers, or cucumber rounds. Save this attractive dish for special occasions.

    35

    Copycat TGIF Potato Skins Recipe

    Crispy, cheesy potato skins are just the thing when warm, creamy crab soup is on the menu.

    Since potatoes are tasty with all seafood, this may become your next go-to side for all seafood soups.

    36

    Japanese Milk Bread Rolls

    Japanese milk bread rolls are soft and sweet, perfect for balancing the rich taste of the soup. The rolls have the ideal texture for mopping up soup from your bowl.

    If you're looking for a perfect pairing, milk bread rolls and soup is definitely worth trying together.

    37

    Crackers

    Crackers are a perfect addition to any bowl of soup. Crumble them on top for a tasty crunch and to help thicken the broth. Crackers also provide just the right amount of saltiness that balances the seafood flavor in the soup.

    And they are easy to eat with soup. Nothing to prepare. What's not to love?

    Try these crackers:

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    • Town House butter crackers. Buy from Amazon.
    38

    Garden Salad

    Serving a simple salad with soup is a great way to add freshness to the meal.

    Combine crisp lettuce, snappy bell peppers, lima beans, and juicy tomatoes for a taste you won't forget. Top the salad with a drizzle of dressing and a sprinkle of crunchy croutons for an unbeatable dish.

    39

    Shrimp Quesadillas

    A quesadilla is not quite a sandwich, but it is close. Fill your next quesadilla with shrimp and cheese and toast it until the cheese melts.

    For a memorable meal, cut the quesadilla into wedges, sprinkle on some feta cheese, and serve it with guacamole.

    40

    Soft Pretzel Bites

    Pretzel bites add an extra special touch to any meal. Served warm and salted, pretzel bites go wonderfully with the hearty flavors of the soup. You get a tasteful balance of salty and savory.

    41

    Spring Eggroll

    Eggrolls might be your new favorite thing to serve with crab soup. Crunchy fried eggrolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and bamboo shoots complement any soup. For a special eggroll, add some crab roe to the veggies. Everyone will want seconds.

    42

    Sourdough Rolls

    Sourdough rolls are perfect with crab soup. Their slightly sour flavor is a delicious counterpoint to the rich, savory crab broth and fresh crab meat.

    You will also like the textural contrast of the roll's soft, slightly chewy crust and fluffy interior. Take you meal up a notch with sourdough rolls.

    43

    Sweet Potato Chips

    Sweet potatoes taste just as good with seafood as regular potatoes. Make some crispy sweet potato chips to complement seafood soup. You will like the contrast of crunchy chips.

    The sweet notes from the chips also balance out the briny flavor of the fresh crab. Serve them at room temperature with hot soup.

    44

    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Simple grilled corn on the cob is always a good side dish. And fresh corn next to crab soup feels right. Season the corn with butter, salt, and black pepper before grilling it.

    Top with crumbled feta cheese to add a twist. An unforgettable meal coming right up.

    45

    Salmon Burger

    Salmon burgers and crab soup make an ideal pairing. The burgers play well with the heavy cream in crab soup, contrasting its decadence without overpowering it.

    The salmon's glimmering pinkish-orange hue contrasts beautifully with the thick cream of the soup. Serve a salmon burger with crab soup for a hearty dinner that will wow your guests.

    46

    Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

    Mozzarella cheese sticks are a perfect side. These long, warm, cheesy snacks add a welcome burst of salty flavor and delicious crunch. Provide them alongside your signature crab soup to start off dinner.

    Now all you need is a dipping sauce, and you'll be ready for unforgettable culinary magic.

    47

    Garlic Knots

    Garlic knots can be made from leftover pizza dough. Roll out the dough, cut it into strips, and shape it into knots. Once baked, the garlic knots and soup make a heavenly combination.

    48

    Asiago Cheese Bread

    Asiago cheese bread is the perfect accompaniment to all seafood soups. The asiago's distinct and flavorful sharpness expertly balances out the creamy goodness of the soup.

    If you haven't tried asiago cheese bread with a large pot of soup, now is a great time to try it. 

    49

    Cheese Puffs

    Homemade cheese puffs are good with just about any meal. But there is something about cheesy loaves of bread and seafood that will excite you.

    The cheese flavors can bring out some of the more subtle notes in your crab soup. When you need cheesy bread, make cheese puffs from scratch.

    50

    Mushroom Risotto

    Risotto and soup are a delightful combination. Risotto is made from special short-grain rice and is simmered to release the starch that makes the dish so creamy.

    Since mushrooms taste so good with crab, it's no wonder mushroom risotto and crab soup taste superb together. 

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