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Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp


Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 people
Longhorn copycat wild west shrimp on a plate with red chili peppers and dipping sauce.

Make Longhorn's Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp at home with this delicious copycat recipe that is packed with incredible flavor and heat!

Ingredients  


Instructions

  • Add oil to a large heavy-bottomed frying pan or dutch oven until it is 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F.
    canola or vegetable oil
  • Combine ground mustard, black pepper, brown sugar, cayenne pepper in a bowl and set aside 1 tablespoon for use in step 5.
    2 teaspoon ground mustard powder, 2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and garlic paste in a bowl. Add what's left of the seasonings from step 2 and the flour to a large ziploc bag.
    1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 cup self-rising flour, 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Dredge the shrimp by dipping it in the buttermilk mixture then adding it to the bag and tossing. You can do several at a time.
    1 lb large shrimp
  • Add the shrimp to the frying pan and fry for 1 minute per side. Cooking in batches.
  • Transfer into a paper towel lined plate.
  • Drain the oil and return the pan to stove over medium heat. You can also use a new, clean pan if desired/easier. Melt the butter in the pan and add the garlic paste and sliced cherry peppers and sauté for 1 minute.
    ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup sliced cherry peppers, 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • Next, add the reserved seasoning and the fried shrimp and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve with ranch for dipping.
    Ranch dressing

Notes

  • How To Store: If you have any leftover wild west shrimp, place it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy leftovers within three days.
  • What Can I Use Instead Of Garlic Paste? Garlic powder can replace the garlic paste in this recipe. To do this, you'll need 3/4 teaspoons of garlic powder.
  • Why Use Self-Rising Flour? Self-Rising Flour contains baking soda, which yields a lighter and crispier breading on the shrimp once fried. If you don't have any, you can make a homemade substitution by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Then just use that whole mixture in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1489mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1701IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/wild-west-shrimp-longhorns-copycat/