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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  

  • canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • 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
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste optional
  • ½ cup sliced cherry peppers
  • Ranch dressing for serving

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/