Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp

Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add oil to a large heavy-bottomed frying pan or dutch oven until it is 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F.

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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. (Use the recipe for Self-rising flour)

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Add the shrimp to the frying pan and fry for 1 minute per side. Cooking in batches.

  6. 6

    Transfer into a paper towel lined plate.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Next, add the reserved seasoning and the fried shrimp and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve with ranch for dipping.